Lesson Plan for Toddler - Cultural and Creative Arts - Colouring Of A Lion

**Lesson Plan: Colouring of a Lion** **Grade Level:** Toddler **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Duration:** 30 minutes **Objective:** - To introduce toddlers to the concept of coloring within lines. - To familiarize them with the image of a lion. - To stimulate creativity and fine motor skills. **Materials Needed:** - Coloring sheets with a simple outline of a lion. - Crayons, colored pencils, or non-toxic markers. - Visual aids: pictures or toys of lions. - A sample colored lion for demonstration. - Protective smocks or old shirts for the toddlers. **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greet the students and gather them in a circle. - Show them a picture or a toy lion and ask, "Does anyone know what this animal is?" Engage with responses. - Briefly explain that today they will be coloring a picture of a lion. Show them a sample colored lion and say, "Look at this beautiful lion I colored! Today we get to make our own!" 2. **Activity Explanation (5 minutes)** - Hand out the lion coloring sheets and explain, "These are special lions for you to color. Lions have a mix of colors, usually yellow, brown, or orange, but you can use any colors you like." - Go over the materials they have in front of them (crayons, colored pencils, or markers). - Emphasize the importance of trying to color within the lines but reassure them that it's okay if they go outside the lines. 3. **Main Activity (15 minutes)** - Distribute the coloring sheets and materials to each child. - Allow the children to start coloring their lions. Walk around the room offering encouragement and assistance. - Play some soft instrumental music in the background to create a calming atmosphere. - Provide positive reinforcement, like "Great job!", "I love the colors you chose!", and "Your lion looks wonderful!" 4. **Clean-up and Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Ask the children to help tidy up by putting away the crayons and markers. - Collect the completed coloring sheets and display them around the classroom if possible. This can make the children feel proud of their work. - Gather everyone back into a circle and ask a few children to talk about their lion coloring. Questions could include: "Can you show me your lion?", "What colors did you use?", and "Why did you choose those colors?" **Assessment:** - Observation: Make note of each child's engagement and ability to follow the instructions. - Participation: Encourage each child to share their artwork and give feedback. **Extension Activity:** - If time permits, read a short story about lions or sing a song related to lions to maintain their interest and reinforce the lesson. **Follow-Up:** - Plan a future lesson where they can learn about other animals and perhaps do another coloring activity or create a collage with different animals. This lesson plan is designed to be flexible and should be tailored to fit the specific needs and dynamics of your classroom. **Note to Teacher:** - Ensure supervision at all times during the use of coloring materials. - Be prepared for potential messes and have a plan for quick and efficient clean-up.