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Activity 3: Object Squares


When a child manages to draw an object on her own, she feels a sense of accomplishment. Her ability to create something on her own, makes her confident, creating an aura of positivity.
Think of a simple object like a cup. It is just a combination of straight and curved lines. Anyone can draw it. Therefore, it is the best subject for an art class conducted by a non-artist (that’s us).

Age: 3 – 6 years


Materials required:
1. a sheet of paper
2. a square object to trace squares (example: building blocks)
3. pencil

Steps:
1. Draw squares on the sheet of paper, three in a row.
2. In the first square of each row, draw an object of your choice. 
Here are some ideas for objects you can draw:
      ·         everyday objects, like a fork, a pencil, a window
      ·         objects from our surroundings, like a boat, a car, a hut
      ·         objects from nature, like a tree, a flower, a butterfly.
3. Ask the child to copy the drawing from the first square, into the other two squares in that row. Leave them to it. That should give you ten to twenty minutes of time per sheet, if you are lucky.
4. Cut out the squares and stick them in a scrap book, with the name of the object clearly written below it. You could use this scrapbook to revise vocabulary and spelling from time to time.

Extra:
You can play a game of ‘what is it made of?’ For example, you inform the child that a fork is made of steel, and a pencil is made of lead. You then ask them what these objects are made of and expect them to recall the materials correctly. With repetition, they will get better at recalling vocabulary correctly.

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