Introduction to Craft Making – Basic 2 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Explain what is craft
• Identify types of craft (paper craft, fabric craft, woven craft) in/outside the classroom
• State the uses of craft in/outside the classroom
• List some materials used in craft making

Introduction

Crafts are beautiful things we make with our hands using different materials. Today we will learn about different types of crafts and how to make them.

Content

What is Craft? Craft is:

• Making beautiful things with our hands
• Using materials to create useful objects
• Art that can be used in daily life
• Creative work that shows skill

Types of Craft:

1. Paper Craft – made with paper

Paper flowers, fans, boxes, cards

Fabric Craft – made with cloth

Sewing, embroidery, tie and dye

1. Woven Craft – made by weaving

Baskets, mats, bags

Uses of Craft:

• Decoration – make places beautiful
• Gifts – give to friends and family
• Storage – baskets and boxes
• Clothing – fabric crafts for wearing
• Learning – practice using our hands
• Income – can be sold for money

Materials Used in Craft Making:

• Paper – colored paper, cardboard
• Glue – to stick things together
• Scissors – to cut materials
• Colors – crayons, paints, markers
• Fabric – cloth, thread, needle
• Natural materials – leaves, seeds, grass

Activity

1. Make a simple paper fan
2. Identify different craft materials in the classroom
3. Plan a simple craft project
4. Practice cutting and gluing paper

Multiple Choice Exercise

1. Craft is made with our: a) Feet b) Hands c) Teeth d) Eyes
2. Which is a paper craft? a) Basket b) Paper flower c) Sewing d) Mat
3. Fabric craft is made with: a) Paper b) Wood c) Cloth d) Stone
4. We use scissors to: a) Eat b) Cut c) Write d) Sleep
5. Crafts can be used for: a) Decoration b) Gifts c) Storage d) All of the above

Answers: 1(b), 2(b), 3(c), 4(b), 5(d)