Rainbow Christmas Tree Team Project

Preschool Art Lesson Plan (30-40 Minutes): Rainbow Christmas Tree

Theme: Rainbow Christmas Tree Team Project

Duration: 30-40 minutes

Learning Goals:

• Foster teamwork and collaboration among students.

• Develop fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and sticking activities.

• Explore color recognition and how individual contributions come together as a whole.

• Celebrate the spirit of Christmas and the joy of shared creation.

Rainbow Christmas Tree Team Project in Room 1

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Ask children: "What holiday is coming up in December?" (Answer: Christmas)

• Show images of Christmas elements such as Christmas trees, ornaments, stars, and lights.

• Explain: "Today, we will work together to create a Rainbow Christmas Tree. Everyone will contribute a special part to the tree, and we will build something beautiful together as a class."

Step-by-Step Activity (30–40 minutes):

1. Creating 3D Christmas Lights (10–15 minutes):

   • Hand out colored paper for the Christmas lights (3 sheets per child).

   • Guide them to fold two of the sheets in half, then glue them onto the third sheet to form a 3D light.

   • Encourage children to decorate the lights with additional colors or patterns if they wish.

   • Once all the lights are made, the teacher will string them together to hang later.

2. Assign Colors and Names (5–10 minutes):

   • Show the pre-designed sample of the Rainbow Christmas Tree.

   • Explain that the tree will have multiple layers, each in different colors of the rainbow.

   • Based on the length of each child’s name, assign a color for each child. The teacher will have pre-prepared name dots with the child’s initials in the assigned color.

   • Ask the children to choose colored markers or crayons to link the dots and form their names.

3. Decorating the Christmas Tree (10–15 minutes):

   • Provide Christmas-themed stickers (such as stars, ornaments, candy canes) for children to decorate their section of the tree.

   • Explain: "Now it’s time to decorate your part of the Christmas tree with these fun stickers. You can place them however you like!"

4. Star Creation (5–10 minutes):

   • Designate one child to create the star for the top of the tree.

   • Provide gold paint or glitter for this child to decorate the star, making it stand out and shine brightly.

   • The teacher will assist if needed to ensure the star is ready for placement.

5. Completion and Assembly (10 minutes):

   • Once all the children have completed their sections, arrange the layers of the tree by color and name on the wall in order, starting from the bottom to the top.

   • Secure the tree sections using nails or tape.

   • Attach the pre-made 3D lights to the tree by linking them as a colorful string.

   • Place the star at the top of the tree, with the child's name who created it.

Reflection and Sharing (10 minutes):

• Gather the children around the completed Rainbow Christmas Tree.

• Discuss: "Look at this beautiful tree! Every one of you helped build it. Just like this tree, each of you is a special part of our class, and we need each one of you to make it complete."

• Encourage children to share how they feel about their contribution to the tree.

Evaluation and Reflection:

Student Outcomes:

• Understand the value of teamwork and individual contributions to a shared project.

• Improve fine motor skills through activities like coloring, gluing, and folding.

• Learn about the elements of Christmas (tree, lights, stars, decorations).

Assessment Methods:

• Observe children's engagement and cooperation during the activity.

• Evaluate the completion of each child’s name and their contribution to the decorations.

• Look for creativity in decorating and assembling the 3D lights.