Lesson Plan

Big Idea Explorers Lesson Plan

Students will use imaginative prompt cards to brainstorm creative ideas, draw original artwork, and share their creations, building confidence in idea generation and collaboration.

This lesson nurtures early creative thinking, enhances fine motor skills through drawing, and fosters communication and peer support as students share and discuss their imaginative ideas.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Circle

5 minutes

Step 2

Idea Brainstorm

5 minutes

Step 3

Art Creation

12 minutes

Step 4

Sharing Session

5 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Big Idea Explorers

Welcome everyone! Today we’ll be Big Idea Explorers. We’ll learn about creativity, draw our own ideas, and share with friends. Let’s get started!

What Is Creativity?

Ask the children: “What does creativity mean?” Give examples like making up a new game or drawing an imaginary animal.

Warm-Up Circle

Explain the circle routine: sitting quietly, listening, and looking at the prompt card example.

Idea Brainstorm

Hand out one prompt card per student. Encourage them to think quietly before sharing aloud. Praise each idea.

Art Creation

Distribute drawing paper and coloring tools. Walk around, ask open questions, and encourage effort and creativity.

Sharing Session

Invite volunteers to come forward. Model positive feedback: “I like how you used lots of colors!”

Cool-Down Reflection

Gather back in a circle. Encourage each child to speak briefly. Highlight creative risks and teamwork.

Lesson Plan

Big Idea Explorers Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material Setup

Step 1

Warm-Up Circle

Step 2

Idea Brainstorm

Step 3

Art Creation

Step 4

Sharing Session

Step 5

Cool-Down Reflection

Slide Deck

Big Idea Explorers

What Is Creativity?

Warm-Up Circle

Idea Brainstorm

Art Creation

Sharing Session

Cool-Down Reflection

Activity

Big Idea Explorers

Adriana Hollifield