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Book Title: Mosaic: Colour, Craft and Create 4
ISBN: 978-93-89057-63-8
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Mosaic
Colour, Craft and Create
Art and Craft
Grade 4
Name: Class: School:
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.
Colour in the picture using dots.
Colour the beach scene and paste sand on the shore to make it look real.
Colour in the image using oil pastels.
Paste wool on the sun and the cactus, and cotton on the clouds to complete the desert scene.
Colour in the image using pencil colours.
Draw an elephant by following simple steps. Then, colour it as shown in the image. Step
Draw your playful elephant here.
Complete the pattern, colour the design and paste mirrors to finish your vibrant Lippan Art.
Lippan Art is a traditional folk art from the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. People make beautiful wall decorations using clay and mirrors. Did You Know?
Use pencil shavings to create the hen’s feathers. Paste them neatly to complete the artwork.
Hens have excellent eyesight — they can even see colours better than humans! Did You Know?
Colour in the image using wax crayons to make your Diwali scene bright and festive.
Paste yellow dal and white grams (chickpeas) neatly to complete the turtle on a beach and bring your ocean friend to life!
Did You Know?
Plastic waste in the ocean can hurt fish, turtles and dolphins. By saying no to plastic and keeping beaches clean, we help protect sea animals and their home.
Weave the yellow strips through the brown coloured sheet and decorate the corner with leaves to make your own autumn placemat.
This activity should be done under the supervision of a teacher. Help the children cut out the pattern neatly.
the
house
Tear the coloured papers, given at the back of the book, into small pieces and paste them to fill the mushroom house.
Follow the picture steps to make an owl. Paint both sides of the paper plate and fold the sides to form wings. Then, add big eyes, a beak, feet and ears to complete the owl.
Complete the patterns using coloured sketch pens to decorate the skirt beautifully.
Draw a helicopter by following simple steps. Then, colour it in as shown in the image.
Draw your beautiful helicopter here.
Complete and colour in the patterns using sketch pens to make this beautiful Madhubani fish.
Did You Know?
Madhubani Art is a traditional folk art from Bihar, India, known for its bright colours, geometric patterns and bold outlines.
Make a vase using matchsticks and paste them neatly. Then, draw and colour bright, beautiful flowers coming out of the vase.
A
Note For Teachers
Ask the students to share 2–3 simple ways they can help save the environment. Encourage them to think about everyday actions.
Follow the picture steps and make a paper windmill using an origami sheet given at the back of the book.
Colour in the butterfly by using water colours.
Use your pencil to shade the kitten neatly and bring it to life with soft and even strokes.
Did You Know?
Shading makes the drawings look real and 3D!
Shading
Follow the picture steps to make a shiny fish. Use the coloured sheets given at the back of the book.
This activity should be done under the supervision of a teacher. Help the children cut out the pattern neatly.
Follow the sample image to draw the castle on the grid lines and colour it in.
Drawing
Draw a face
Follow the picture steps to make a boy’s face. Draw carefully and add features like eyes, nose, mouth, ears and hair to complete it.
Follow the picture steps to make a girl’s face. Draw carefully and add features like eyes, nose, mouth, ears and hair to complete it.
Dip tissues in paint and gently dab them above the drawn trunks to create tree leaves. Try using different shades for a colourful effect!
Take some tissue paper and paint of your choice.
Put some paint on a palette or a plate. You can start with green for the leaves.
Dab the paint, using the tissue ball, above the drawn tree trunk, to make leaf patterns.
Crumple a piece of tissue into a ball and dip it gently into the paint.
Keep dabbing with different shades to create colourful, leafy trees.
Create your colourful trees here.
Follow the picture steps and make a fox using an origami sheet given at the back of the book.
Keys
on the Wall!
Take ice-cream sticks and colour them. Let them dry completely.
Take two red sticks and paste them in an X shape at the top of the wall. This is your hut roof!
Stick a loop of string at the back of your hut.
Make your very own keychain holder using colourful ice-cream sticks!
Stick 10 yellow sticks together to make the wall of the hut.
Place two green sticks horizontally, one above the other. Then, stick four small green sticks vertically to make a fence.
This activity should be done under the supervision of a teacher. Help the children cut out the pieces.
Colour in the image by using water colours.
Tear the coloured sheets, given at the back of the book, into small pieces and paste them to complete the picture.
Step 1
Place the dove in the centre of the white paper.
Follow the given steps to make a background using spray painting. Use the cutout of the dove given at the back of the book.
Step 2
Take an old tooth brush and purple paint.
Step 3
Dip the toothbrush into the purple paint.
Step 4
Rub the bristles with your thumb to spray paint.
Step 5
Remove the dove cutout from the paper.
Create your painting here.
Follow the picture steps and make a pigeon using an origami sheet given at the back of the book.
Use a plastic fork to dip into paint and print around the lion’s face to make the lion’s mane.
Step 1
Dip the plastic fork in the paint, as shown in the image.
Step 2
Place the fork on the paper to print the lion’s mane.
Build-a-Bicycle
Follow the picture steps to make a bicycle using coloured sheet, given at the back of the book, and some straws.
Shade the bunny neatly using pencil colours.
Quill the colourful paper strips to make swirls and paste them to make the snail’s shell. Use the strips given at the back of the book.
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Step 3
Coloured sheet for activity on page 12
Coloured sheet for activity on page 12
Coloured sheet for activity on page 13
Coloured sheet for activity on page 14
Coloured sheet for activity on pages 36–37
Coloured sheet for activity on page 21
Coloured sheet for activity on page 24
Coloured sheet for activity on pages 30–31
Coloured sheet for activity on pages 38–39
Coloured sheet for activity on page 42
Coloured sheet for activity on page 44
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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.
