Lesson summary
Kid/s will explore cultural diversity by thinking about how colours make the world a more interesting place. In particular, they explore the differences between skin, hair and eye colours. You and your kid/s will then work together to create self-portraits to celebrate Harmony Week.
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Lesson details
Curriculum mapping
Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
- 1.3 Children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities
- 1.4 Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect
Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- 2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to groups and communities and an understanding of the reciprocal rights and responsibilities necessary for active community participation
- 2.2 Children respond to diversity with respect
Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- 3.1 Children become strong in their social and emotional wellbeing
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity
Resources required
- Art materials including Faber-Castell World Colours materials or other art materials that represent a range of skin, hair and eye colours
- World Colours Flashcards
- Colour Chart (optional)
- These images, printed:
Additional info
This activity is a great one to do together as a family.
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