Pumpkin Art October 23

Subtask:  Pumpkin Art - Junior and  Timeline:  5-7 minute introduction, 10-15 
Senior Kindergarten  minute activity 

Expectations Addressed: 

4.4, 8.4: demonstrate control of small muscles while working in a variety of learning areas, and 
using a variety of materials or equipment 
4.4, 8.5: demonstrate spatial awareness by doing activities that require the use of small 
muscles 

Learning Intention:  Success Criteria: 

The intention for this activity is to have the  I can… 

students create a tissue paper pumpkin by  -​ ​crumple the tissue paper loosely 
using their fine motor skills and supplies to  -​ ​use small dots of glue to stick tissue 
complete the activity.   paper on the stencil 
-​ ​use orange tissue paper for the 
pumpkin, and green for the stem 
-​ ​stay within the stencil outline 

¨​ ​Modelled  Assessment:  Opportunities for Descriptive Feedback: 

¨​ ​Shared 
¨​ ​Guided 
¨​ ​Independent 
Practice 
¨​ O
​ ther 
 -​ ​Are the    
students  -​ ​“I like the way you’re staying 
able to  in the lines!” 
stay within  -​ ​“Wow, I like the bright 
the  colours!” 
parameter -​ ​“I like the way you’re gluing 
s of the  with small dots” 
stencil  -​ ​“Good job remembering to 
when  write your name first!” 
completin
g the 
task? 
-​ ​Are the 
students 
choosing 
the proper 
colour for 
the 
pumpkin 
(orange) 
and the 
stem 
(green)? 
-​ ​Are 
students 
able to 
control 
their fine 
motor 
skills in 
order to 
crumple 
the paper, 
or is it 
difficult for 
them? 

Resources:  Differentiation:  Accommodations/Modifications 

(ELL/IEP): 
        
-​ ​You can  -​ ​incorporate as many visuals 
have the  as possible for them to 
students  associate the word to the 
rip the  image 
tissue  -​ ​show them the activity up 
paper  close so that they are able to 
instead of  repeat the same movement 
bunching  patterns 
up the 
tissue 
paper 

Beginning/Engagement:  Sit down at the carpet, and have everyone settled before starting 
the lesson. 
  
Once everyone has settled, explain to the students that we will 
be doing an art project involving pumpkins. Ask the students 
what colour a pumpkin is. Have the students raise their hands, 
and pick an SK to answer the question.  
  
Now demonstrate the lesson. We will be using 2 different colours 
of tissue paper, which is very thin, coloured paper, and an outline 
of a pumpkin. The tissue paper will already be pre-ripped for 
them. Explain to the students that we are going to scrunch them 
up into balls, then using a small dot of glue, we will be gluing 
them on the paper inside the lines, so we can make a pumpkin.  
  
Demonstrate how to crumple tissue paper. Roll it up into a loose 
ball so that it isn’t too small, glue one side of it with a small dot, 
and then place it on the paper inside the lines of the pumpkin. 
  
Demonstrate this for some (3-4 for orange + green). 
  
Ask the students if we use a lot of glue, have them raise their 
hand to tell you the answer. Pick an SK to answer. Ask if we 
should be using a small dot of glue to stick the tissue paper on. 
Have them raise their hand and tell you the answer. Pick an SK to 
answer.  
  
  
  
Middle:  Have 4-6 students at the art table with you. Have them write their 
name on the top of the page of the outline of the pumpkin. Once 
the students have done so, demonstrate crumpling the paper 
one more time, to remind the students what to do. Then have 
them start their project. 
  
Remind the students to only use a small dot when gluing, and that 
the orange is for the pumpkin, and the green is for the stem.  

Wrap-Up:  Once students are done, have them show you what they’ve 
accomplished. Let the students know that they did a good job in 
staying inside the lines, gluing with small dots, and finishing the 
picture with the colours in the correct spot. 
  
Have them put their artwork on the drying rack. 

Reflections: