Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v5 - Grade R

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Performance objectives

• Overview
• This week, we dive into the vibrant world of Creative Arts, focusing on the expressive mediums of drawing, painting, and music. In the South African context, art and music are not just activities; they are the heartbeat of our diverse cultures. From the geometric patterns of Ndebele house paintings to the rousing rhythms of a djembe drum at a celebration, creativity is woven into the fabric of our society. This lesson aims to give Grade R learners the tools to express their own unique ideas and feelings, while also developing crucial foundational skills. Through hands-on activities, they will improve fine motor control (holding a brush), cognitive skills (mixing colours), and social-emotional skills (expressing themselves and working in a group). This exploration helps learners build confidence, appreciate their own and others' cultures, and understand the world in a more colourful and joyful way.
• Learning Objectives (CAPS-Aligned)
• By the end of this week's lessons, learners will be able to:
• Hold and use a paintbrush with increasing control to paint simple, recognisable shapes and patterns.

Lesson summary

Overview This week, we dive into the vibrant world of Creative Arts, focusing on the expressive mediums of drawing, painting, and music. In the South African context, art and music are not just activities; they are the heartbeat of our diverse cultures. From the geometric patterns of Ndebele house paintings to the rousing rhythms of a djembe drum at a celebration, creativity is woven into the fabric of our society. This lesson aims to give Grade R learners the tools to express their own unique ideas and feelings, while also developing crucial foundational skills.

Lesson notes

Concept 1: The Magic of Painting Painting is like telling a story without using words. We use paint, a brush, and paper to show our ideas and feelings.

How to hold a brush: We hold a paintbrush gently, like we hold a pencil or a crayon. We use our 'pinching fingers' (thumb and index finger) to hold it near the metal part, and let the handle rest near our hand. This gives us control to make the paint go where we want it to go.

Using the paint: We gently dip the tip of our brush into the paint. We don't need to push it all the way to the bottom! Just a little dip is enough. We can wipe any extra paint on the side of the pot.

Making marks: We can make long lines (like a snake), short lines (like rain), dots (like spots on a cheetah), and swirls (like a snail's shell). South African

Example: Think about the beautiful houses in the Ndebele villages. The artists use chicken feathers as brushes to paint bold, colourful patterns with straight and zig-zag lines. We can be inspired by them and try to make our own bright patterns on paper.

Concept 2: Colour Mixing – Creating New Colours Colours can be magical! There are three special 'parent' colours called primary colours: Red, Yellow, and Blue. They are special because you cannot make them by mixing other colours. But, you can mix them to make all the other colours!

Why we mix colours: Mixing colours helps us create more options for our artwork. If we only have red, yellow, and blue paint, we can still make a beautiful picture with grass, oranges, and purple flowers.