Jersey Week Lesson Plan Teacher GuideJersey Week Art Challenge Lesson Plan • Dreamers (Ages 5-6) 30 Minutes Tier 1 • Whole Class Why This Lesson? This activity encourages young learners to express themselves through art, enhancing creativity and self-awareness while building community through shared interests. Objective Foster creativity and self-expression through personal jersey design. Materials Needed Jersey Template Worksheets (or plain white t-shirts) Crayons, markers, or fabric paints Stickers and decorative items Scissors and glue Discussion guide Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Introduction 5 MINS Welcome students and introduce the challenge: Design a jersey that represents YOU! Discuss self-expression: How do the things we wear show what we love? Show real-world examples: Sports jerseys, club shirts, or uniform designs. 2. Art Activity 20 MINS Distribute templates and materials (crayons, stickers, markers). Think-Pair-Share: Ask students to think about one hobby (soccer, reading, baking) or interest (dinosaurs, space) they want to feature. Guide students as they draw and decorate. Encourage bold colors and clear symbols! Walk around to offer encouragement and help with tricky stickers or glue. 3. Sharing & Discussion 5 MINS Invite students to hold up their "jerseys." Use the Discussion Guide to ask questions like: "What does this symbol mean?" or "Why did you choose these colors?" Celebrate the diversity of interests in the classroom. Jersey Week Art Challenge • Designed for Early Childhood Development Creative Expression Series
Jersey Design Discussion Guide Teacher ResourceTeacher Guide Jersey Week Jersey Design Discussion Helping students articulate their creativity and celebrate their peers. "What hobby or interest did you choose to represent on your jersey?" Encourage students to share their passions and explain why they picked that specific interest. Follow-up Prompts: "Is this something you do at home or with friends?" "What is your favorite part about this hobby?" "How long have you liked this interest?" "How does your jersey design show your hobby or interest?" Guide students to describe the elements of their design (colors, symbols, patterns) and their significance. Follow-up Prompts: "Tell us about the colors you chose. Why did you pick them?" "What does this symbol on the front stand for?" "If someone saw you wearing this, what would they know about you?" "What did you learn about your classmates' interests?" Facilitate a discussion on the diversity of interests and the creativity shown in the designs. Follow-up Prompts: "Did anyone choose the same hobby as you but draw it differently?" "What is something new you learned about a friend today?" "Whose jersey design surprised you the most?" © 2026 Creative Classroom • Facilitating Meaningful Discussions
Jersey Design Template WorksheetMy Jersey Design Jersey Week Art Challenge Name: Date: Think about your favorite hobby or interest! Draw symbols, patterns, and colors that show what you love to do. Draw Here! Designer Edition My Favorite Hobby or Interest is: My Jersey's Colors are:
Jersey Week Presentation SlidesArt Challenge Welcome Dreamers! Jersey Week Design a jersey that shows the world what YOU love to do! What is a Jersey? 1 A special shirt worn by teams. 2 It uses colors and symbols to tell a story. 3 It shows everyone what you are passionate about! The Design Challenge Think about your Favorite Hobby: Sports Reading Games Music What will YOUR jersey look like? How to Build It 20:00 1 Sketch Draw your main hobby right in the center! 2 Decorate Add bright colors, patterns, and stickers! 3 Personalize Add your name or lucky number on the back! Show & Tell! "What did you learn about your friends today?" Raise your hand to share your jersey story!
