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Mosaic
Colour, Craft and Create
Art and Craft
Grade 2
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Preface
Art and craft has always been at the heart of joyful learning. For children, these are more than activities on paper—they are ways of observing, imagining and expressing. Each brush stroke, fold or cut is an act of discovery, one that builds confidence, patience and the delight of creating something unique.
Mosaic has been developed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022–23, with the belief that art and craft is not a mere leisure pursuit, but a meaningful experience that enriches learning. By engaging with materials, colours, textures and forms, learners nurture imagination while also strengthening essential skills such as focus, coordination, problem-solving and fine motor skills like cutting, folding and drawing.
A clear progression runs through the series. Activities begin with simple techniques that introduce children to basic forms and materials, and gradually lead to more complex tasks where skills are combined, refined and applied in new ways. Each step builds on the last, ensuring that children grow in confidence while also developing an appreciation for both process and product. As children move from simple explorations to more refined creations, they begin to experience art not only as a source of joy but also as a practice that values skill, care and originality.
Mosaic reflects the spirit of the NEP by emphasising hands-on learning, integration with other subjects and meaningful connections with life. It nurtures artistic growth alongside broader dimensions of development such as health and well-being, sustainable living and social-emotional learning, while also building 21st-century skills such as creativity, critical thinking and communication. By engaging with Indian art forms, cultural traditions and contemporary techniques, learners connect with their heritage even as they explore new ideas and materials. Whether making a small decorative item, creating with recycled materials or experimenting with colours and textures, children develop not only creative expression but also the values of curiosity, empathy and respect for their environment and culture.
To support this process, Mosaic offers step-by-step guidance, scaffolded image sequences and digital resources that make every task easy to follow while still leaving space for personal creativity. With clear instructions, visual support and engaging demonstrations, the programme ensures that classrooms can bring art to life in ways that are both accessible and inspiring. These digital resources are provided free of cost, to ensure a seamless and holistic learning experience for children.
Above all, this series is grounded in the belief that art is a joyful journey. It invites learners to explore, to create and to express themselves freely, while developing skills that will remain with them for life. We extend our warmest wishes to educators, parents and learners as they embark on this creative journey.
KEY FEATURES OF THE BOOK
FINE MOTOR SKILLS and Creativity
Mosaic is thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity, encourage self-expression and strengthen fine motor skills in learners. Through engaging art and craft activities, learners develop precision in movement while exploring new ways to express their imagination.
Fun and Varied Techniques WITH SKILL PROGRESSION
Children are introduced to a delightful mix of art forms and techniques such as colouring, printing, tearing and pasting, paper folding and clay modelling. Beginning with simple activities, learners gradually move to more refined tasks like shading and craft, ensuring a steady skill progression. This journey builds focus, coordination and confidence while keeping learning engaging.
Thoughtful Additions for Enriched Learning
The book features a Note For Teachers for creative classroom ideas, Caution notes to ensure safe practices and engaging Did You Know? facts to spark curiosity. For selected activities, QR codes provide step-by-step video demonstrations, making the process clear, interactive and child-friendly. These additions transform every activity into a safe, enjoyable and holistic learning experience.
Learning Through Real
Life Connections -
Each activity connects naturally with children’s world, drawing on familiar experiences from nature, community, festivals, environment, country and everyday life. In this way, art supports observation and problem-solving skills while reinforcing values such as creativity, empathy and care.This approach ensures alignment with other subjects and strengthens cross-curricular learning.
Visual Appeal and Accessibility
Bright, cheerful illustrations capture children’s attention and invite them to explore each page. All activities are designed using low-cost and easily available materials, ensuring that creativity is always within reach, both in the classroom and at home.
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Pretty Parrots
Colour the parrots in different shades of green.
Did You Know?
Paste the shape stickers, given at the back of the book, to make your own owl friend, Hootsy.
An owl can turn its head almost all the way around to look behind. Did You Know?
Dip a cotton ball in brown paint and dab it on the squirrel’s tail. Fill the whole tail with fluffy brown prints.
Dip the cut onion in paint and press it on the paper to create beautiful flowers.
Dip it in the paint and stamp it. Step 1 Step 2
To make the flowers, cut a small onion in half.
F sh with Flavours
Paste colourful dal inside the fish and watch your fish turn fabulous!
Fish can mistake small plastic bits for food. Clean oceans help fish find real food and stay healthy. Did You Know?
Make animals using your thumbprints and fingerprints. Add ears, tails, wings or other details using a black sketch pen to bring your safari animals to life!
Paper Chain Cat rpi ar
Step 1
Paste the ends of each paper strip together.
Make a cute paper chain caterpillar by linking coloured strips together. Use the strips given at the back of the book.
Step 2
Draw eyes and a smile on the first strip.
Step 3
Cut two small antennae from paper and paste them on the head.
Paste pencil shavings to make frills on the girl’s skirt.
Follow the sample image to draw a butterfly on the grid lines. Colour the butterfly as you wish.
GREEN ANTS IN THE
Step 1
Cut the leaves into small shapes for the ant’s body.
Step 2
Arrange the leaves as shown in the image and paste them.
Follow the steps to create ants using different leaves. Draw the eyes, hands, legs and antennae of the ants with a black sketch pen.
Step 3
Draw eyes, hands, legs, antennae using a black sketch pen.
This activity should be done under the supervision of a teacher. Help the children cut the leaves.
Colour the picture using dots.
Hop in the Garden Hop in the Garden
Trace the image and colour it beautifully.
Colour the petals, leaves and stems, then paste black pepper in the centre to complete the sunflower.
A sunflower always turns its face towards the sun!
Handmade Handmade Rakhi Rakhi
Make a beautiful rakhi using coloured paper strips and ribbon.
Step 1
Arrange four coloured strips as shown in the image.
Step 2
Bend the strips into a flower shape and paste them with glue.
Step 3
Stick the flower onto a red ribbon using glue.
Step 4
Decorate the rakhi as you wish.
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters. Did You Know?
Craft
The Mosaic Colour the apple neatly using sketch pens.
Mickey Magic Mickey Magic
Complete the cartoon character, Mickey Mouse by tearing and pasting the coloured sheets, given at the back of the book.
Did You Know?
Mouse is almost 100 years old!
Mickey
Tearing
Follow the picture steps and make a paper bear using an origami sheet.
Paste the bear here.
TThe he SShaded haded B B a a lll l
Shade the ball with crayons as shown in the sample image.
Roll clay into a long tube to form the body of the snail.
Make two small balls of clay for the eyes and a thin line for the mouth.
Follow the given steps to make a snail using clay.
Roll another piece of clay into a thin strip. Coil it round and round to make a spiral shell.
Place the shell on the body and press gently.
Clay Modelling
Use coloured pens to make patterns and complete the picture of different kinds of fruits.
Bananas are berries, but strawberries are not! Did You Know?
The Bunny The Bunny The Bunny The Bunny Pen Holder Pen Holder Pen Holder Pen Holder
Follow the steps to make your own bunny-shaped pen holder using a paper cup. Keep your desk neat and clean!
Craft Step
Step-by-Step
Draw a lion by following simple steps. Colour it, as shown in the final image.
Paint your palm green and press it on paper to make a handprint. Add eyes, a smile and a tongue to turn it into a cute frog!
Complete the image by tearing and pasting the coloured sheets, given at the back of the book.
Football Fun Football Fun
Look at the colour codes. Then, colour the image using the codes.
1 = 3 = 5 = 7 = 2 = 4 = 6 = 8 =
tep-by tep-by B B tep tep ii
Draw a bird by following the simple steps. Colour it, as shown in the image.
Draw the bird here.
Follow the picture steps and make a paper ice cream using an origami sheet.
Paste your paper ice cream here.
Handmade Paper d ll Handmade Paper d ll
Follow the picture steps and make a paper doll using the coloured sheets, given at the back of the book.
Follow the sample image to draw Kitty the Cat on the grid lines. Colour in the cat as you wish.
Drawing
Colour the picture using wax crayons. Wonders of the Forest Wonders of the Forest
Santa is here! Paste cotton on Santa’s beard and moustache to give him a fluffy, snowy look.
Santa's Snowy Beard Santa's Snowy Beard
Warli Art
Draw the humans in the Warli art form using a black sketch pen.
Complete the picture by following the steps.
Follow the steps to make a colourful umbrella using an origami sheet and an earbud.
Sticker sheet for activity on page 2
Coloured sheet for activity on page 8
Coloured sheet for activity on page 15
sheet for activity on page 17
sheet for activity on page 26
Coloured
Coloured
Coloured sheet for activity on page 18
Coloured sheet for activity on page 30
Coloured sheet for activity on page 32
Coloured sheet for activity on page 38
Coloured sheet for activity on page 40
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About the Book
Mosaic is a vibrant and thoughtfully-created Art and Craft programme designed to spark imagination and creative confidence in learners. With activities inspired by everyday life, festivals, nature and imaginative themes, Mosaic encourages exploration of colours, shapes, textures and patterns through enjoyable techniques such as sketching, painting, pasting, paper folding, printing and clay modelling. Using simple, accessible materials, Mosaic turns art into a joyful journey where children can express themselves freely, explore traditional and contemporary craft forms and experience the satisfaction of creating something unique with their own hands.
Key Features
• Fosters appreciation for art and craft through engaging and meaningful projects
Additional Resources
•Sticker Sheets
•Coloured Sheets
• Support Kit with Materials
•Tutorial Videos for Selected Activities
• Skill-wise progression across grades to match learners’ growing abilities and confidence
• Creative use of simple materials to make art accessible and enjoyable anywhere
• Blend of traditional and modern art and craft forms for a rich artistic experience
• Step-by-step guidance with clear visuals to support independent work
• Video tutorials accessible via QR codes for additional guidance and demonstration
About Uolo
Uolo partners with K-12 schools to provide technology-enabled learning programs. We believe that pedagogy and technology must come together to deliver scalable learning experiences that generate measurable outcomes. Uolo is trusted by over 15,000+ schools across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
