New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Cultural and Creative Art Scheme of Work
Week 1-2: Arts
1. Content: 1. Meaning of Arts. 2. Elements of Arts (lines, shapes, texture, colour, etc.). 3. Types of art: Visual, non-visual. 4. Forms of art.
To cover this, start with simple stories about what art is, like pictures or songs. Use everyday items to show lines and shapes so kids see them around. Let them try making something small to feel the joy of creating.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. state the meaning of Arts; 2. mention the elements of arts; 3. mention types of Arts; 4. identify different forms of art; 5. produce art forms.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Leads group discussions on the meaning and elements of art. Demonstrates using elements like lines and shapes. Shows a video on visual and non-visual arts. Guides creation of simple artworks.
The teacher starts talks to get kids thinking, shows how to do things so they copy, plays clips for fun learning, and helps during making to fix mistakes.
ii. Students Activities: Discuss in groups the meaning of art and elements. Identify and use elements like drawing lines, cutting shapes, and coloring. Create a simple artwork in groups such as a paper collage or drawing of their house.
Watch video and identify visual and non-visual arts. Kids talk together to share ideas, practice skills hands-on, make things as a team for fun, and spot types from clips to remember better.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Video clip; Chart; Drawing materials and tools. To foster success, the teacher plays the video clip to show real arts examples, sparking interest. Use the chart to point out elements during talks. Hand out drawing tools so each kid tries right away, making the lesson active.
Week 3: Scribbling and Drawing
1. Content: 1. proper griping of pencils; 2. proper wrist movements; 3. scribbling; 4. creating variety of free lines.
Teach by showing how to hold pencils right, like holding a stick. Let kids scribble freely on paper to feel movement. Add games to make lines fun, like drawing waves or zigs.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. properly griping of pencils; 2. demonstrate proper wrist movements; 3. create varieties of scribbles; 4. create varieties of free lines.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Demonstrates correct pencil grip and wrist movements. Provides tracing worksheets. Guides free scribbling exercises. The teacher shows step by step so kids see, hands out sheets for practice, and walks around to help during free draws.
ii. Students Activities: Practice holding pencils correctly while drawing simple shapes. Trace dotted lines (straight, curved, zig-zag). Freely scribble zig-zags, circles, or waves in drawing books. Kids try grips on their own, follow dots to build control, and scribble freely for joy.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pencils; Crayon; Variety of paper; Colour pencils; Sharpener; Whiteboard; Whiteboard markers (different colours); Tracing paper sheets with dotted lines.
Use pencils and crayons for grip practice, paper for free space. Trace sheets help step by step, whiteboard shows big examples for all to see.
Week 4: Letters and Numbers
1. Content: 1. Tracing and drawing Letters (A–Z); 2. Tracing and drawing Numbers (1–20); 3. Colouring Letters and Numbers.
Cover by singing alphabet songs to make it memorable. Show big letters and numbers, then let kids trace. Add colors to make it like play.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. trace capital and small letters; 2. draw capital and small letters; 3. trace and draw numbers from 1 to 20; 4. decorate alphabets and numbers with colours; 5. colouring large printed letters and numbers.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Creativity and Innovation as pupils demonstrate resilience while writing and tracing letters and numbers. Patience as pupils repeatedly try to master writing of letters. These focus on whole growth, ready for life. They build personal and social skills.
5. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Shows visual aids for letters and numbers. Guides tracing and drawing. Facilitates group identification. The teacher uses aids to point out shapes, helps hands-on tracing, and gets groups to name them together.
ii. Students Activities: Work in groups to identify types of letters and numbers. Trace letters A-Z and numbers 1-20. Write and colour letters A-Z and numbers 1-20 appropriately. Kids team up to spot them, trace for practice, and color to make it theirs.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pencils; Traceable letters and numbers; Computer; Projector; Writing book; Posters showing pictures; Flash cards; Charts; Drawing book.
Use traceable sheets for guided practice, projector for big views. Posters and cards help quick recall, books keep work organized.
Week 5: Letters and Numbers (Extension)
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Skills: 1. Tracing and drawing Letters (A–Z); 2. Tracing and drawing Numbers (1–20); 3. Colouring Letters and Numbers.
Review tracing, then push to free drawing. Mix in colors early to keep interest. Kids can make words or count with colors.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. trace capital and small letters; 2. draw capital and small letters; 3. trace and draw numbers from 1 to 20; 4. decorate alphabets and numbers with colours; 5. colouring large printed letters and numbers.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Reviews tracing techniques. Provides additional practice sheets. Encourages decoration with colours. The teacher recalls last class, gives more sheets for repeat, and pushes color use for fun.
ii. Students Activities: Practice tracing and drawing more letters and numbers. Decorate alphabets and numbers with colours. Colour large printed letters and numbers in groups. Kids do more practice, add colors creatively, and work together on big ones.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pencils; Traceable letters and numbers; Computer; Projector; Writing book; Posters showing pictures; Flash cards; Charts; Drawing book. Extra sheets build skill, projector shows examples. Groups use posters to discuss, making learning shared.
Week 6: Colours
1. Content : 1. Meaning of Colours. 2. Types of colours: primary colours, secondary colours. Skills: 1. Tracing/drawing shapes and objects; 2. Colouring of shapes and objects; 3. Hand printing.
Explain colors with real items like fruits. Show primary and mix to secondary. Let kids color and print hands for messy fun.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. state the meaning of colour; 2. identify different colours; 3. trace/draw and colour simple objects and shapes; 4. make coloured patterns with hands and fingers (hand printing).
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Leads discussion on meaning of colours. Teaches colour song with flashcards. Guides colouring and hand printing. The teacher starts talks on what colors mean, sings songs for memory, and helps with coloring and prints.
ii. Students Activities: Discuss in groups the meaning of colours. Sing colour song and identify colours in uniforms. Practice colouring parts of objects. Make patterns with hands and fingers using different colours. Kids talk meanings, sing to learn, color objects, and print for creativity.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Trays of colours; White paper; Different coloured paper; Sound/music system; Colourful objects around the classroom; Pencils; Coloured pencils; Crayons; Drawing book; Sharpener; Colour wheel.
Use trays for safe mixing, paper for prints. Music system plays songs, objects tie to life, wheel shows mixes.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Conduct a mid-term test from week 1 to 6. Use simple questions on arts basics and skills. This checks what kids know so far.
Week 8: Crafts
1. Content: 1. Meaning of craft. 2. Types of craft. 3. Materials for making different crafts.
Show craft examples like pots or beads. Talk types and materials. Kids make easy ones like paper chains.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. state the meaning of crafts; 2. identify different types of crafts; 3. identify the materials and tools used in making different crafts; 4. make simple craft.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Leads group discussion on meaning of craft. Divides class into groups with craft pictures. Shows video on making crafts. Guides material identification. The teacher starts talks, groups for sharing, plays video for ideas, and helps spot materials.
ii. Students Activities: Discuss in groups the meaning of craft. Examine pictures/artifacts in groups. Watch video on crafts. Feel and discuss materials used, then communicate findings. Kids talk meanings, look at items together, watch for inspiration, touch and share thoughts.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Samples of craft works: pottery, woodwork, clay work, woven work, beadwork, embroidery, leather works, etc.; Audio-visual resource. Use samples to touch and see, video for steps. This makes abstract ideas real and engaging.
Week 9-10: Decorative Artwork
1. Content: 1. Meaning of decoration. 2. Types of decorative artworks. 3. Benefits of decorating artworks.
Explain decoration with pretty items like cups. Show types and why it’s good. Kids add decorations to drawings.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: 1. explain the meaning of decoration; 2. identify decorative artworks; 3. state the benefit of decorating artworks; 4. Create decorative effects.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Leads group discussion on meaning of decoration. Provides samples for observation. Shows video on making decorative artworks. Guides identification of benefits using workbooks. The teacher kicks off talks, shows items to look at, plays video for examples, and uses books to find benefits.
ii. Students Activities: Discuss in groups the meaning of decoration. Observe and identify decorative elements in artworks. Watch video on decorative artworks. Appreciate and identify benefits of decorating artworks. Kids talk meanings, spot elements, watch for ideas, and see why it’s useful.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Audio-Visual resources; Samples of decorated artworks (e.g. ceramic cups, jewellery, spoons, porcelain bowl, a piece of furniture, a traditionally made fabric/dress, etc.). Video shows process, samples let kids touch. This builds understanding through senses.
Week 11: Revision
Revise all lessons from the term. Go over key points and practice skills. Prepare pupils for the exam with quick tests.
Week 12: Examination
Start the exam for the term. Cover all topics taught. Use simple formats like drawing or naming.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Conclude exams, mark papers, and record scores. Then vacation follows once done.