Lesson Plan for Year 1 - The Arts - Color Mixing

### Lesson Plan: Color Mixing for Year 1 Students #### Topic: The Art of Color Mixing ##### **Objective:** Students will understand primary and secondary colors and how to mix primary colors to create secondary colors. ##### **Materials:** - Primary color paints (red, blue, yellow) - Paintbrushes - Palettes or plates for mixing colors - Water containers for rinsing brushes - Paper towels - Large white paper or art paper - Smocks or old shirts to protect clothing ##### **Duration:** 45-60 minutes --- #### **Lesson Activities:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes):** - **Greeting:** Welcome students with a cheerful greeting. - **Discussion:** Briefly explain to the students what primary colors are (red, blue, yellow) and show examples of each. - **Question:** Ask students if they can name their favorite color and whether they know how it can be made using primary colors. - **Objective Explanation:** Explain that today they will be learning how to mix these primary colors to create new, secondary colors (green, orange, purple). **2. Demonstration (10 minutes):** - **Setup:** Gather students around a demonstration table. - **Mixing Colors:** Show students how to mix primary colors to make secondary colors: - Red + Yellow = Orange - Blue + Yellow = Green - Red + Blue = Purple - **Hands-on:** Allow a couple of students to come up and assist in mixing colors while others observe. **3. Guided Practice (15 minutes):** - **Instructions:** Give each student a smock and their own set of materials (primary color paints, brushes, palette, water, and paper). - **Activity:** Instruct students to paint a series of swatches on their paper to see the new colors they create. - **Assistance:** Walk around the classroom, assisting students as needed and providing encouragement. **4. Creative Project (15 minutes):** - **Free Paint:** Encourage students to use their newly mixed colors to create a picture of their choice on a new sheet of paper. - Prompt ideas like painting a garden, a rainbow, or an abstract mix of colors. - **While Painting:** Remind students of proper paint handling techniques (rinsing brushes between colors, not using too much water, etc.). **5. Clean-up (5 minutes):** - **Instructions:** Guide students in cleaning their workstations, rinsing brushes, and putting materials back in place. - **Participation:** Make it fun by playing clean-up songs or setting a timer to make it a game. **6. Reflection and Sharing (5-10 minutes):** - **Gallery Walk:** Have students display their artworks on a designated wall or table. - **Discussion:** Allow each student to talk briefly about their artwork and their favorite part of mixing colors. - **Affirmation:** Praise students for their creativity and effort. **Closing:** - **Summary:** Recap key points about primary and secondary colors. - **Thank You:** Thank students for participating and acknowledge their beautiful work. - **Next Lesson Preview:** Provide a hint or exciting tidbit about the next art lesson to keep them enthusiastic. --- ##### **Assessment:** - **Observation:** Monitor students during the activity to ensure they understand the process of mixing colors. - **Artwork Evaluation:** Evaluate their final pieces for evidence of color mixing and the correct creation of secondary colors. - **Participation:** Gauge engagement and enthusiasm during the discussions and activities. ##### **Extension Activities:** - **Color Mixing Game:** Play a digital or physical color mixing game in a future lesson. - **Nature Walk:** Go on a nature walk to observe colors in the environment and discuss how these colors could be mixed. This lesson plan aims to provide a hands-on, fun experience while teaching fundamental concepts of color theory.