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Creative Self-Expression


 Encourages creative expression through art and play.

 Description : This course uses drawing, painting, and simple crafts to help toddlers express their feelings and ideas, building confidence and early communication skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Category : LifeSkills
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal

 Curriculum :
          Module 1: Foundations of Creative Expression

Section 1: Discovering Art Materials  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Art Supplies  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Art Supplies  
- Lesson 2: Learning How to Hold a Crayon  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learning How to Hold a Crayon

Section 2: Exploring Colors  
- Lesson 1: Discovering Primary Colors  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering Primary Colors  
- Lesson 2: Mixing Colors Gently  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Mixing Colors Gently

Section 3: Understanding Shapes and Lines  
- Lesson 1: Identifying Basic Shapes  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Basic Shapes  
- Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Lines  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Lines

Section 4: Sensory Art Experiences  
- Lesson 1: Feeling Textures in Art (Paint and Clay)  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Feeling Textures in Art (Paint and Clay)  
- Lesson 2: Mixing Senses Through Colors and Materials  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Mixing Senses Through Colors and Materials

Section 5: Creating Simple Self-Portraits  
- Lesson 1: Drawing a Smiling Face  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Drawing a Smiling Face  
- Lesson 2: Adding Fun Details  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Adding Fun Details


Module 2: Color and Form Exploration

Section 1: The World of Colors  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Warm Colors (Reds and Oranges)  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Warm Colors (Reds and Oranges)  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Cool Colors (Blues and Greens)  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Cool Colors (Blues and Greens)

Section 2: Colors and Feelings  
- Lesson 1: What Do Bright Colors Mean?  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: What Do Bright Colors Mean?  
- Lesson 2: Calm Colors and Their Moods  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Calm Colors and Their Moods

Section 3: Discovering Patterns  
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Repeating Designs  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recognizing Repeating Designs  
- Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Pattern  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Pattern

Section 4: Shapes in Art  
- Lesson 1: Observing Shapes in Everyday Objects  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing Shapes in Everyday Objects  
- Lesson 2: Arranging Shapes to Create Pictures  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Arranging Shapes to Create Pictures

Section 5: Form and Space Basics  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Foreground and Background  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Foreground and Background  
- Lesson 2: Making Simple Scenes with Depth  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Making Simple Scenes with Depth


Module 3: Introducing Drawing Techniques

Section 1: Learning Stroke and Line Skills  
- Lesson 1: Exploring Different Drawing Strokes  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Different Drawing Strokes  
- Lesson 2: Fun with Curved Lines  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Fun with Curved Lines

Section 2: Sketching Everyday Objects  
- Lesson 1: Drawing Simple Fruits  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing Simple Fruits  
- Lesson 2: Sketching Basic Animals  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Sketching Basic Animals

Section 3: Drawing from Observation  
- Lesson 1: Looking Closely at Simple Objects  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Looking Closely at Simple Objects  
- Lesson 2: Copying Shapes from Nature  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Copying Shapes from Nature

Section 4: Creating from Imagination  
- Lesson 1: Imaginary Creatures on Paper  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Imaginary Creatures on Paper  
- Lesson 2: Telling a Simple Story Through a Drawing  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Telling a Simple Story Through a Drawing

Section 5: Practice and Sharing  
- Lesson 1: Reviewing Fun Drawing Techniques  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Reviewing Fun Drawing Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Sharing Your Pictures with Friends  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Your Pictures with Friends


Module 4: Basic Crafting Tools

Section 1: Exploring Craft Materials  
- Lesson 1: Getting to Know Paper, Glue, and More  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Getting to Know Paper, Glue, and More  
- Lesson 2: Using Materials Safely (Scissors and Others)  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Using Materials Safely (Scissors and Others)

Section 2: Creating a Simple Collage  
- Lesson 1: Cutting and Arranging Pieces  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Cutting and Arranging Pieces  
- Lesson 2: Gluing Pieces to Form a Picture  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Gluing Pieces to Form a Picture

Section 3: Fun with Paper Crafts  
- Lesson 1: Making a Paper Boat  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Making a Paper Boat  
- Lesson 2: Creating Paper Animals  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Paper Animals

Section 4: Art from Recycled Materials  
- Lesson 1: Collecting Everyday Recyclables  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Collecting Everyday Recyclables  
- Lesson 2: Transforming Recyclables into Art  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Transforming Recyclables into Art

Section 5: Crafting with Nature  
- Lesson 1: Collecting Leaves, Twigs, and Stones  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collecting Leaves, Twigs, and Stones  
- Lesson 2: Creating Pictures with Natural Items  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating Pictures with Natural Items


Module 5: Expressing Emotions Through Art

Section 1: Colors and Emotions  
- Lesson 1: Associating Colors with Feelings  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Associating Colors with Feelings  
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mood Colors  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Mood Colors

Section 2: Drawing Your Feelings  
- Lesson 1: Simple Expressive Sketches  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Simple Expressive Sketches  
- Lesson 2: Using Shapes to Represent Emotions  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Shapes to Represent Emotions

Section 3: Storytelling Through Art  
- Lesson 1: Creating a Picture Story  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating a Picture Story  
- Lesson 2: Describing a Story with Simple Drawings  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Describing a Story with Simple Drawings

Section 4: Sharing and Listening to Art  
- Lesson 1: Presenting Your Artwork  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Artwork  
- Lesson 2: Listening to Friends Describe Their Art  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Listening to Friends Describe Their Art

Section 5: Celebrating Creative Self-Expression  
- Lesson 1: Showcasing Your Favorite Creations  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Showcasing Your Favorite Creations  
- Lesson 2: A Celebratory Art Activity  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: A Celebratory Art Activity