Lesson Plan

Smooth Moves Selfie Plan

Students will practice smooth drawing strokes and identify basic shapes to create a self-portrait, boosting fine motor skills and shape recognition through guided demos and hands-on practice.

This lesson builds foundational art fluency by helping Pre-K learners gain confidence with fluid strokes and shape composition, essential for early drawing development and self-expression.

Audience

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Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Movement & Strokes

5 minutes

Step 2

Demonstration: Basic Shapes

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice: Fluid Strokes

8 minutes

Step 4

Self-Portrait Creation

8 minutes

Step 5

Sharing & Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Smooth Moves Selfie

Welcome, everyone! Today we’ll guide our Pre-K artists through a fun, 30-minute lesson focused on warm-ups, basic shapes, and creating smooth self-portraits. Refer to the [Smooth Moves Selfie Plan](#smooth-moves-plan) for pacing and materials.

Warm-Up: Movement & Strokes

Use this slide to get little fingers and arms moving. Model each motion first, then invite students to mimic you in the air and on the board.

Demonstration: Basic Shapes

Point to each shape on your chart paper as you introduce it. Talk about where they see these shapes on faces (eyes, heads, mouths).

Guided Practice: Fluid Strokes

Hand out paper and crayons. Circulate, praise smooth lines, and offer hand-over-hand help for students who need extra support.

Self-Portrait Creation

Distribute handheld mirrors so each child can observe their own face. Remind them to sketch lightly and use their practiced shapes.

Sharing & Reflection

Invite volunteers to share. Reinforce shape vocabulary and smooth-stroke praise. Keep feedback positive and brief.

Lesson Plan

Smooth Moves Selfie Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up: Movement & Strokes

Step 2

Demonstration: Basic Shapes

Step 3

Guided Practice: Fluid Strokes

Step 4

Self-Portrait Creation

Step 5

Sharing & Reflection

Slide Deck

Smooth Moves Selfie

Warm-Up: Movement & Strokes

Demonstration: Basic Shapes

Guided Practice: Fluid Strokes

Self-Portrait Creation

Sharing & Reflection

Worksheet

Script

Warm Up

Cool Down

Smooth Moves Selfie

Erik Wormwood