You Are My Sunshine Art
Create radiant sun and moon artwork using simple materials while developing essential art skills and creative expression.
- Framework: EYFS
- Unit: EYFS Our Universe
- Learning area: Visual Arts
- Level: EYFS 3-4, Reception
Objectives
- Use a variety of materials to create original artwork
- Identify characteristics of art by explaining colour, shape, and texture
- Develop skills in painting, cutting, and gluing
Materials
- Paper plates
- Glue
- Yellow sugar paper
- Yellow, gray, and light blue tempera paint
- Brushes
- Markers
Instructions
Create radiant sun and moon artwork using simple materials while developing essential art skills and creative expression.
Assessment
Observe and note: ability to follow two-step instructions, use of new vocabulary in context, early problem-solving strategies, and sustained shared thinking episodes. Assess against Development Matters age-band expectations. Teacher observation of student's ability to follow directions for creating a sun and moon using a variety of materials.