Nature Art Explorers
Description : Young learners collect natural items like leaves and twigs to create art. Hands-on projects encourage exploration of the natural world and its textures, colors, and shapes.
Category : Art
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Discovering Nature’s Art
Section 1: Finding Natural Materials
- Lesson 1: Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 – Collecting Leaves
- Lesson 2: Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 – Collecting Twigs
Section 2: Observing Nature’s Colors
- Lesson 1: Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 – Identifying Bright Flower Colors
- Lesson 2: Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 – Noticing Leaf and Bark Hues
Section 3: Creating Simple Collages
- Lesson 1: Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 – Making a Leaf Collage
- Lesson 2: Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 – Assembling a Twig Pattern
Section 4: Exploring Natural Textures
- Lesson 1: Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 – Feeling Smooth Moss and Rough Bark
- Lesson 2: Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 – Comparing Soft Petals and Hard Twigs
Section 5: Sharing Nature Discoveries
- Lesson 1: Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 – Show and Tell: My Nature Finds
- Lesson 2: Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 – Drawing a Story from Nature Items
Module 2: Shapes and Patterns in Nature
Section 1: Discovering Shapes in Leaves
- Lesson 1: Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 – Spotting Round and Heart‑shaped Leaves
- Lesson 2: Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 – Sorting Leaves by Shape
Section 2: Finding Patterns in Nature
- Lesson 1: Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 – Observing Spiral Patterns in Pine Cones
- Lesson 2: Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 – Recognizing Repeating Patterns on Bark
Section 3: Simple Symmetry in the Outdoors
- Lesson 1: Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 – Seeing Mirror Images in Flower Petals
- Lesson 2: Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 – Creating Symmetrical Designs with Natural Finds
Section 4: Drawing Nature’s Shapes
- Lesson 1: Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 – Tracing the Outline of a Leaf
- Lesson 2: Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 – Drawing Basic Shapes from Nature Objects
Section 5: Nature-inspired Doodles
- Lesson 1: Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 – Making Simple Doodle Art Using Leaves
- Lesson 2: Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 – Combining Shapes and Patterns in a Drawing
Module 3: Texture and Touch in Nature Art
Section 1: Exploring Rough and Smooth
- Lesson 1: Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 – Feeling and Comparing Different Textures Outside
- Lesson 2: Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 – Drawing Textured Lines Inspired by Nature
Section 2: Creating Texture Art I
- Lesson 1: Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 – Making a Rub with Leaves and Paper
- Lesson 2: Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 – Marking Textures with Natural Objects
Section 3: Hands-on Texture Exploration
- Lesson 1: Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 – Creating a Texture Scrapbook of Foliage and Bark
- Lesson 2: Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 – Sorting Objects by How They Feel
Section 4: Mixing Natural Textures
- Lesson 1: Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 – Combining Rough and Soft Materials in Art
- Lesson 2: Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 – Designing a Mixed-Texture Collage
Section 5: Showing Texture Art Creations
- Lesson 1: Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 – Presenting My Texture Collage
- Lesson 2: Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 – Storytelling Through Tactile Art
Module 4: Color and Mood in Nature
Section 1: Understanding Warm Nature Colors
- Lesson 1: Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 – Spotting Reds, Oranges, and Yellows Outdoors
- Lesson 2: Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 – Creating a Warm Color Mural with Nature Finds
Section 2: Exploring Cool Nature Colors
- Lesson 1: Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 – Discovering Blues and Greens in the Environment
- Lesson 2: Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 – Painting a Cool, Calm Nature Scene
Section 3: Mixing Colors from Nature
- Lesson 1: Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 – Experimenting with Natural Pigments
- Lesson 2: Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 – Blending Colors on Paper with Leaves as Brushes
Section 4: Watercolor Nature Landscapes
- Lesson 1: Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 – Painting a Simple Landscape Inspired by Outdoors
- Lesson 2: Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 – Using Nature Items to Create Texture in Watercolors
Section 5: My Nature Color Story
- Lesson 1: Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 – Creating a Personal Nature Color Collage
- Lesson 2: Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 – Sharing a Story with My Colorful Art
Module 5: Creating Nature Art Masterpieces
Section 1: Planning a Nature Art Project
- Lesson 1: Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 – Brainstorming Ideas for a Nature Art Project
- Lesson 2: Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 – Gathering and Organizing Natural Materials
Section 2: Building a Detailed Nature Collage
- Lesson 1: Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 – Laying Out a Collage with Leaves and Twigs
- Lesson 2: Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 – Gluing and Assembling the Collage
Section 3: Crafting a 3D Nature Sculpture
- Lesson 1: Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 – Designing a Simple Sculpture with Found Objects
- Lesson 2: Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 – Building the Sculpture Step by Step
Section 4: Exploring Botanical Prints
- Lesson 1: Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 – Making Prints with Leaves and Flowers
- Lesson 2: Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 – Creating a Nature Print Card
Section 5: Celebrating Our Nature Art
- Lesson 1: Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 – Setting Up a Mini Gallery of Our Work
- Lesson 2: Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 – Reflecting on Our Creative Journey and Sharing with Friends