Lesson summary
Children 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. Based on this, children will create a self-portrait to share as part of Harmony Week celebrations.
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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, printed in colour
- Colour Chart (optional)
- These images, printed:
Additional info
Faber-Castell has long understood the importance of creativity to all people, especially young people, while continuously searching for environmentally friendly processes and high-quality materials to enhance children’s creative experience throughout every development phase. For more information about Faber-Castell, click here.
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