Brittney Recht

TLS 321, Spring 2017

Mid Term Lesson Plan
Due April 18, 100 pts
GROUP SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT

Lesson Plan Outline:

1. Age/developmental stage of students: 3-5 year olds
2. # of students: 15
3. Overall Lesson Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to self-reflect on their own
attributes
Students will demonstrate an understanding of what a
self portrait is
Students will view themselves and their bodies as art
Students will increase gross motor abilities by mirroring
different movements
Students will see themselves as capable artists
4. Standards:
a. NAEYC Standards-

2.J.06 - Children are provided many and varied open-

ended opportunities and materials to express
themselves.

2.J.07 - Children have the opportunity to respond to the

art of adults.

b. National Art Standards-

VA:Cr2.1.Pk - Use a variety of art-making tools

VA:Cr3.1.Pk - Share and talk about personal artwork

VA:Re8.1.Pk - Interpret art by identifying and describing

subject matter

DA:Cr2.1.Pk - Engage in dance experiences moving alone

or with a partner

5. Book (Author/Illustrator, Title):

Title: I Like Myself
Author: Karen Beaumont
Illustrator: David Catrow

a. Inquiry questions to lead discussion of book

What attributes do you like about yourself?
What do you look like?
 What can you do?
What makes you unique?
6. Work of Art (include image):
a. Title: Self-Portrait with Monkey
b. Artist: Frida Kahlo
c. Media: Oil on masonite
d. Why this work of art (We chose this work of art because
we wanted something that the children could relate too.
Although the children can not relate to Frida Kahlo directly,
they can relate to the fact that they can both create art and
use Kahlos self portraits as inspiration for their own art. It is
important for young children to look at and understand
themselves before they are able to understand others. Frida
Khalo is known for her work with self-portraits. The concept of
this piece is simple enough for preschool aged children, while
it also introduces them to a notable artist. The bright colors,
plants, and monkeys will draw students attention as well.
e. Inquiry questions to lead discussion:
What do you notice about the painting?
Who do you see in the picture?
What do you think the artist used to create this
picture?
What shapes and colors do you see?

7. Movement/Music activity:
 a. Learning Objective: In this activity, the students will
see how the body is able to become art. This activity will also
allow children to practice balance with their bodies abilities
and encourage gross motor development.
b. Materials-
Large open space
Music Player
The song El Negro Jose by Mariachi Nuevo
Tecalitln
c. Prompt/Instructions-
Find a partner
Choose who will be partner #1 and who will be
partner #2
Partner #1 will lead partner #2 first
Partner #1 leads different movements while
partner #2 mirrors those movements
Partner #1 and #2 continue to move until they
hear the music stop
When the music stops the partners freeze in
one mirroring pose
Teacher will let students know when partner
#1 and partner #2 switch roles

8. Art Lesson:
a. Learning Objective: Through this art lesson, students
will practice painting self portraits. They will be encouraged to
notice their own facial features, the shapes of those features,
and skin color in order to paint a self-portrait. Throughout this
process, the goal will also be to show the students that they
can be artists. And just like a professional artist, they will be
asked to sign their names on their painting.
b. Materials-
Thick cardstock paper
Pencils
Tempera paints
Mirrors
Variety of paint brush sizes
Art smocks
c. Prompt/Instructions-
Each student receives a mirror and will look at
themselves
Teacher will guide students into thinking about
their different attributes
Students will create their own self-portrait
using acrylic paints
 o Students will be encouraged to use
mirrors throughout creating their self-
portrait
Students will sign their own self-portrait when
they are finished