Art/ Fine Motor lesson 2 daysInformationGroup Art/ Fine Motor activity based off the book “The Snow Man” by Raymond Briggs.25 minute sessionsLearning ObjectivesStudents will be able to connect text to real life objects or activities.

Students will be able to demonstrate fine motor skills through cutting and writing.

Students will be able to count the stones in their snowman smile.

Colorado Model Content StandardsReading, Writing, and Communicating

Standard 2. Reading for a purpose (CCSS: L.K.5c); (CCSS: RI.1.7)

Assessment- Student Process/Product and its DocumentationFormative assessment: Observation and product sample

Materials

Book Pencils Clear saucer plates Markers (optional) Globe template Cotton balls Snowman foam sets

Hot glue gun (used by teacher) Glue for hot glue gun (used by teacher) Wood designed paper Glue Scissors Pre-printed data

Resources“The Snowman” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ka-QWPFVnE Student GroupingHow will you group:  Students will be placed in one group and with special seating depending on behavior.Expectation for groups:

Quite Raise hand Sit Look Listen Attend to lesson

Differentiation Pencils

o Large grip pencil

o Average pencils Slant board Scissors Double time for lessons (2 days per page) Systematic structure to lesson

Introduction KWL discussion about snow Review “The Snowy Day” Review the things you can do in the snow. Watch the video book.

Question: Have you ever made a snowman?

Directions Day 1

Pick globe template (blue or gold) Put name on the back of globe Pick out snowman pieces

o Snowmano Scarfo hat, earmuffs, or hairo Eyeso Glasses (optional)o Stones for the mouth

Decorate remaining template with drawings Glue cotton balls for snow

Day 2 Get pictures and paste on globe Cut out globe base on wood design paper Paste globe base on template Glue date to the base Teacher hot glue the plate to the globe Teacher cut hole to add the snow flakes Students add snow through hole with a pinching motion. Tape opening closed.

Student Learning Activities

What do you do in the snow? How much snow do you need to make a snowman? What does a snowman need? What season do you find a snowman?

Questions to Summarize Learning ObjectivesQuestion: Have you ever made a snowman?