1st Grade Ms Paint Lesson Plan

Topic: Introduction to MS Paint

Objectives & Outcomes

• introduce students to basic features of MS Paint, including accessing tools and colors, drawing lines and curves, and cutting and pasting

Materials

• computers with MS Paint installed
• paper and pencils for students to practice with

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have used MS Paint before. If so, ask them to share their experiences and what they did in MS Paint. If not, explain that MS Paint is a computer program that allows us to draw and create pictures on the computer.

Direct Instruction

• Open MS Paint and demonstrate how to use the different tools to draw and create pictures. Show students how to use the different tools, such as the pen, brush, and eraser. Explain the function of each tool, such as how the pen allows us to draw straight lines and the brush allows us to fill in areas of color.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to practice using the different tools in MS Paint. Start with the pen, and have students practice drawing lines and shapes. Then move on to the brush, and have students practice filling in areas of color.

***It may be helpful to provide students with examples of things to draw, such as shapes or simple objects.

Independent Practice

• For their project, have students choose a subject (e.g. their pet, a favorite toy, etc.) and draw a simple picture using MS Paint. Encourage them to use the different tools to their -advantage and try out different techniques.

Closure

• Have students share their drawings with the class and discuss the different techniques they used and the difficulties they -encountered.

Assessment

• Observe students during the guided practice and independent practice phases to assess their understanding of the techniques -and their ability to use them in a creative way. Also, collect and review their drawings to assess their -creative and technical skills.