Lesson Plan for Toddler - Cultural and Creative Arts - Colouring Of Bananas (yellow)

### Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts **Age Group:** Toddlers (Ages 2-3) **Topic:** Colouring of Bananas (Yellow) **Duration:** 30 minutes --- #### Goals/Objectives: 1. **Cognitive Development:** - Recognize and identify the color yellow. - Understand that bananas are typically depicted in yellow. 2. **Creative Expression:** - Engage in coloring activity to enhance fine motor skills and creativity. 3. **Language Development:** - Improve vocabulary related to colors, fruits, and everyday objects. 4. **Social Interaction:** - Foster social skills through group activities and shared supplies. #### Materials Needed: - Printouts of banana outlines - Yellow crayons, markers, or colored pencils - Actual bananas (optional, for visual and hands-on aid) - Yellow construction paper - Safety scissors - Glue sticks - Music playlist with songs about fruits or colors #### Lesson Outline: **1. Introduction (5 minutes):** - Gather children in a circle. - Show an actual banana (if available) and discuss its color. - Introduce the color yellow, displaying other yellow objects. - Sing a simple song about bananas to grab attention, e.g., "Peel Bananas." **2. Storytelling (5 minutes):** - Tell a short, engaging story involving a yellow banana. For instance, a banana that makes friends with other fruits. - Encourage children to repeat key words like “yellow” and “banana.” **3. Coloring Activity (10 minutes):** - Distribute banana printouts and yellow crayons/markers. - Demonstrate how to color within the lines. - Provide individual support as needed and encourage children to help each other. **4. Creative Art Project (5 minutes):** - Using pre-cut shapes, let children create a banana collage on yellow construction paper using glue sticks. - Encourage creativity - they can design surroundings like trees or friends for their banana. **5. Wrap-Up and Review (5 minutes):** - Display the finished artwork on a 'fruit wall' or board. - Praise each child and discuss what they learned today. - Sing a goodbye song involving the color yellow or fruits. #### Evaluation: - **Observation**: During activities, note children’s ability to identify the color yellow and if they can relate it to the banana. - **Participation**: Ensure each child actively participates in the activities, whether through coloring, storytelling, or singing. - **Creativity**: Assess the creativity and motor skills demonstrated in their coloring and collage works. - **Feedback**: Ask simple questions like “What color is the banana?” to gauge understanding. #### Extension Activities: - Read a book about fruits and colors. - Plan a fruit tasting session. - Organize a scavenger hunt for yellow objects in the classroom. By the end of the lesson, toddlers will have a greater understanding of the color yellow and its association with bananas, along with enhanced artistic and social skills.