Over a period of 5/6 weeks, candidates are required to prepare a lesson plan for creative art activities suitable for a group of children in the 0 to 6 years age range. The plan will include:

• Age suitability
• Overall rationale
• Benefits of exploration and participation
• Specific objectives for the activity
• Brief description of the activity

This is a creative arts activity and should be processed with suitable material and open-ended also child-centred and In line with sister and finally, should employ play as a learning tool. Include 3 other linked creative activities that are child-led if appropriate (from visual art drama, music, dance)

The candidate will plan, implement and evaluate the impact of the activity on the children and explore challenges for adults in respecting choices and decisions of children.

1. Introduction

• Rationale- why do creative activities with this age group?
• The theme was chosen for this age group
• Objectives
• Definition of terms

2. Planning

• Include your 10 steps of planning

3. Consultation with children

4. Implementation of Activity

• Observation write up explaining the creative activity
• Photographs with the creative process

5. Evaluation of Activity

• Aistear themes and goals met – 3 goals met and examples

6. Evaluation of Materials used

• did the materials used work for the activity
• were they cost effectuive?
• were they easy to source and safe for children?
• would you change anything about the materials used?
• were you able to use recycled materials?

7. Evaluation of your own role and personal learning

• Refer to Silota Standard
• personal learning
• challenges faced
• things you would change
• future recommendations for the service/children/your own growth