Create the lesson of visual art for kindergarten according to nsw department of education scope and sequence for term 3 and add the worksheets for free to print and the program for 10 weeks with the learning intention. Success criteria, modeling, independent work and conclusion
To make sure this program is a perfect fit for your classroom or home learning environment, do you have a specific artistic theme you would like the 10 weeks to revolve around (such as 'Nature', 'Under the Sea', or 'Shapes and Patterns'), or should I propose a creative theme for us?
Let's do a 'Nature and Environment' theme.
A 'Nature and Environment' theme is a wonderful, rich choice for Kindergarten. It naturally taps into kids' innate curiosity about the world around them—like the crunch of dry leaves underfoot or the bumpy texture of tree bark—and turns those sensory experiences into art.
The 10-Week Scope and Sequence
To give you a birds-eye view, our 10-week program is divided into four sequential blocks. Each block builds on the last, transitioning from tactile sensory exploration to 3D construction, and finally to collaborative, mixed-media environmental scenes.
| Term 3 Weeks | Focus Area | Core Artmaking Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–3 | Patterns and Textures | Tactile sensory exploration, leaf rubbings, bark impressions |
| Weeks 4–6 | Nature's Forms (3D) | Clay/mud imprints, stick sculptures, ephemeral nature mandalas |
| Weeks 7–9 | Our Environment | Watercolor and crayon resist landscapes, collaborative paper collage |
| Week 10 | Art Gallery & Reflection | Curating a classroom "Nature Gallery" and guided self-reflection |
Pedagogical Approach & NSW Syllabus Alignment
- VAS1.1 (Making): Making simple pictures and three-dimensional objects about things in the world.
- VAS1.2 (Making): Using various media, techniques, and tools to achieve expressive effects.
- VAS1.3 (Appreciating): Responding to their own artworks and those of others in simple, sensory terms.
A Predictable Lesson Structure
To make things as easy as possible for you to run, every single weekly lesson plan will follow a highly structured, reliable framework:
- Learning Intention: A kid-friendly statement explaining what we are learning to do today.
- Success Criteria: Simple, observable benchmarks so students know they are on track.
- Modeling ("I Do"): A quick, highly visual demonstration where you show them how to handle materials.
- Independent Work ("You Do"): The hands-on making time where students explore and create.
- Conclusion & Appreciating: A dedicated routine for packing up, sharing, and describing what they made.
- Worksheet Resources: Free, downloadable, and printable prompt sheets for each lesson to guide their thinking or serve as a base canvas.
Are you ready to dive into the Week 1 lesson plan, where we explore leaf rubbings and natural textures?
Yes, continue to Week 1: Patterns and Textures in Nature
Let's dive straight into Week 1! We are starting with how to introduce the core concept to your class.
Week 1: Learning Intention & Success Criteria
To give this lesson a clear focus, we want to share the goal with the students in a way that makes sense to five-year-olds. We do this using a Learning Intention and measurable Success Criteria.
Our Learning Intention for this lesson is:
- "We are learning to identify and textures in nature and use them to create our own art."
To help the children know if they have achieved this, we use three child-friendly "I can" statements for our Success Criteria:
- "I can find a pattern in nature." (e.g., spotting the repeating lines on a leaf)
- "I can make a print of a ." (e.g., creating a rubbing using a crayon)
- "I can explain my art." (e.g., telling a friend how the bark felt bumpier than the smooth leaf)
These structural anchors keep the lesson focused on exploration rather than simple busywork. Next, we will cover how you can model this for your students so they feel confident starting their own.
Can we look at the 'Nature Hunt' worksheet first?
You've got it! Let's take a look at the 'Nature Hunt' worksheet first. This printable resource is designed to act as a visual scavenger hunt, guiding your Kindergarten students as they explore the outdoors to find distinct textures and patterns before they begin their artmaking.
This sheet keeps their hands busy and their minds focused on searching for specific physical sensations. It helps them connect descriptive words like "bumpy" or "rough" directly to the physical objects they gather on the school grounds.