Ms.

Bolintineanu
Pout Pout Fish Lesson Plan
Cielo Azul Elementary School
Kindergarten

Unit Overview of The Pout-Pout Fish Inspired Paper Plate Sculptures
Students will learn how to make their own fish, orca whale, or clamshell using a paper
plate, watercolor paint, googly eyes, scissors, and glue. After reading the book The Pout-
Pout Fish by Debra Diesen, students will watch a demo and select a fish, whale, or clamshell
to create. Students will choose whether to give their sea creature a happy or sad
expression, and will learn how to create the appropriate look using the materials given.

Objectives:
Students will:
1. Make several artistic choices including what sea creature they will create and what
expression their sea creature will have.
2. Demonstrate proper scissor handling skills.
3. Demonstrate proper brush holding technique.
4. Demonstrate how to use and mix watercolor paint.
5. Use art materials and supplies neatly and safely.

New Mexico Visual Arts Standards Addressed (K-1):

1.1A.2

Explore the use of lines, shapes and other art elements for image making.

1.1B.1

Use a variety of art materials and related skills.

1.1C.1

Take care of classroom art materials.

2.2A.1-2

3.3B.2

Describe ideas, feelings and experiences (about self, family, community and the world) in his
or her artwork and the artwork of others.
Express ideas, feelings and experiences in making art.


Discuss connections between themes used in visual arts and other content areas (e.g., stories
in art and language arts or scientific concepts
about the seasons, as shown in art).

4.4B.1

Describe the process of creating ones work of art.

5.5A.2

Interpret possible stories and feelings from an art work based on what the student sees.

8.8A.1

Identify and describe art in various settings.

Preparation:
Samples, handouts, and other guides
Completed samples of each type of sea creature with various expressions
Laminated handout with various facial expressions and emotions
Warm and cool colors on the board

Art Supplies and Materials
The Pout Pout Fish
Paper plates
Elmers glue
Safety scissors
Googly eyes
Watercolor paint
Watercolor brushes
Construction paper
Stencils for fish expressions
Cotton balls
Water containers for watercolor

Vocabulary:
Warm & Cool Color Schemes: combinations of colors which appear warm or cool to
the eye- red, orange, and yellow or green, blue, and purple
Shape: the external form or appearance characteristic of something; the outline of
an area or figure which can be used to express emotion
Emotion: balance among the parts of something; an adjustment in size relative to
other things

Lesson Overview
Day 1: Students will read the book The Pout Pout Fish aloud with Ms. B. Afterward, Ms. B
and students will discuss the range of emotions the Pout Pout Fish used and how he
expressed these emotions with his face, particularly his mouth. The class will discuss
emotions they have felt including how they feel today. Next, the students will watch a
demonstration of how to create their own fish using a paper plate, glue, scissors, and
watercolor paint. Depending on timing, Ms. B may show them the finished product and only
the first few steps. At the very least, students will be shown how to use watercolors,
watercolor brushes, and how to mix warm and cool colors. Ms. B will direct students to put
their name, grade level, and teachers name on the back of their plate by the end of class.

Day 2: Teacher will demonstrate cutting an expression with scissors and cutting and
attaching fins. Teacher will show various examples of options- smiles, frowns, etc. as well
as shapes of fins. Students will cut expressive mouths on their fish and attach fins and

googly eyes. If all students finish early, teacher will read The Pout Pout Fish again with
students.

Day 3: Students will finish their fish if they havent already and turn them in. Once they
have finished, students will be directed to an additional activity of the teachers choosing at
their table.