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Pattern making using motifs and colour

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 13 JUN 2026

Week: Seven

Class: Basic Two

Subject: Cultural and Creative Art

Topic: Pattern making using motifs and colour

Objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what a motif is;

2. Identify the materials used for making a motif;

3. Create simple motifs;

4. Make simple patterns using motifs;

5. Apply colours to patterns.

Instructional material:  Plain white clothe, watercolour with different colours, pencils, ruler, picture, chart and illustrations.

Reference material: Learn Africa Cultural and Creative Art for primary schools by B.K Badaru and others

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Pattern making using motif and colour

A motif is a small design repeated to form a pattern. It is made by using different things. Examples of such items…