1.0 Picture Making Techniques
1.1 1.1 Drawing (Scribbling and doodling)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Develop simple pictures using scribbling techniques for fine muscle development.
- Develop simple pictures using doodling techniques for eye-hand coordination.
- Appreciate own and others drawn work.
- What would you like to draw?
- What do you see in the environment?
- What materials do you use for drawing?
- Provide learner with drawing materials.
- Guide learners on how to hold drawing tools.
- Guide learners to develop simple pictures using scribbling technique.
- Guide learners to develop simple pictures using doodling technique.
- Display their work and comment on own and others work.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
1.2 1.2 Drawing (Dot joining)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Develop simple pictures by dot joining techniques for enjoyment.
- Draw simple pictures using drawing materials for creativity.
- Appreciate own and others drawn work.
- What would you like to draw?
- What do you see in the environment?
- How do they look like?
- What do you like about your drawn work?
- Provide learner with dotted images.
- Guide learners on how to hold drawing tools.
- Guide learners to develop simple pictures by joining dots.
- Display their work and discuss own and others work.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
1.3 1.3 Colouring
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Identify common colours in the environment for colouring pictures.
- Apply colour on drawn plant and animal pictures for aesthetic value.
- Appreciate own and others coloured work.
- Which colour do you like most?
- What colours are found in the environment?
- Guide learners to identify colours in the environment.
- Guide learners to collect materials of different colour from the environment.
- Guide learners to colour drawn plant and animal items.
- Guide learners to display and discuss their coloured work.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
1.4 1.4 Painting
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Create images using finger painting techniques for enjoyment.
- Apply paint on shapes and paper using brushes for aesthetic expression.
- Appreciate own and others painted work.
- What do you use for painting?
- What do you do after painting?
- Guide learners to select painting materials.
- Guide learners to create images using finger painting techniques.
- Guide learners to apply paint on shapes using brushes.
- Display own painted work and share constructive feedback.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
1.5 1.5 Printing (Pattern making)
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Make patterns using objects for creativity.
- Appreciate own and others printed work.
- Which colour do you like for making patterns?
- Which materials do you use for making patterns?
- Which printing style do you like?
- Guide learners to select printing materials.
- Guide learners to apply paint on objects using brushes or sponge.
- Learners create patterns using different objects.
- Display own printed work and comment on patterns.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
1.6 1.6 Mosaic
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Identify locally available materials for making mosaic pictorials for fun.
- Create a simple pictorial using paper cuts for enjoyment.
- Appreciate the use of locally available materials in creating pictorials.
- What should we use to make mosaic items?
- Which material do you like most?
- Guide learners to collect materials for making mosaic items.
- Distribute materials to learners to create simple mosaic items.
- Observe safety when using materials.
- Guide learners in appreciating own and others work as they express emotions.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
1.7 1.7 Collage
By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:
- Identify materials used in creating collage pictures for fun.
- Create a simple collage picture using a variety of local materials for enjoyment.
- Appreciate their own and others work.
- Where do we get materials for making collage?
- What materials do you use to make collage?
- Which items do you like making?
- Guide learners to collect materials from their immediate environment.
- Guide learners into groups for material sharing.
- Guide learners to stick different materials on paper using glue, paste or sap.
- Ensure learners observe safety and clean up working areas after activity.
- Guide learners to appreciate their own and others work.
Approved course books, concrete realia, charts, manipulatives & digital devices.
