**Lesson Plan: Colouring of Cakes**
**Grade Level:** Toddler (Ages 3-4)
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 45 Minutes
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### Objectives:
1. Introduce toddlers to different colors.
2. Encourage creativity and self-expression through art.
3. Develop fine motor skills through coloring activities.
4. Promote social interaction and teamwork.
### Materials Needed:
- Printable cake coloring pages
- Crayons, colored pencils, and markers
- Aprons or old T-shirts to protect clothing
- Examples of colorful cakes (pictures or toy models)
- Display board or wall for showcasing artwork
- Wet wipes and paper towels for cleaning hands
- Child-safe glue and glitter (optional)
- Stickers for decoration (optional)
- Music for background
### Lesson Structure:
#### Introduction (10 Minutes)
1. **Welcoming Activity:**
- Greet the toddlers and have them sit in a semi-circle.
- Begin with a "Hello Song" (simple and interactive) to get the kids excited and ready to participate.
2. **Discussion:**
- Show pictures or toy models of colorful cakes.
- Discuss briefly the different colors seen on the cakes. Ask questions like:
- “What colors can you see?”
- “What color is your favorite?”
- Explain that they will color their own cakes today, encouraging them to use any colors they like.
#### Main Activity (25 Minutes)
1. **Coloring Activity:**
- Distribute aprons or old T-shirts to protect clothing.
- Hand out cake coloring pages and set up the coloring materials on tables.
- Encourage each child to select their favorite colors and start coloring their cakes.
- Teachers/assistants should walk around, offering guidance and encouragement.
- If time allows and it is safe to do so, toddlers can also use glue to add glitter or stickers to their cakes.
2. **Background Music:**
- Play soft, cheerful music to keep the atmosphere enjoyable.
#### Conclusion (10 Minutes)
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Ask each child to stand up and show their artwork to the group.
- Encourage them to talk about the colors they chose and why.
2. **Clean-Up:**
- Help children clean their hands and tidy the workspace with wet wipes and paper towels.
- Praise them for their hard work and cooperation during clean-up.
3. **Display:**
- Display the finished artwork on a board or wall for everyone to admire.
- Gather the kids in front of the display and take a group photo, if possible.
### Wrap-Up:
- Conclude the session with a "Goodbye Song" to signal the end of the activity and transition to the next part of their day.
- Provide each child with a small sticker or token of appreciation for their participation.
### Assessment:
- Observe the children during the activity, noting their engagement, use of colors, and ability to follow instructions.
- Assess social skills by noting how they interact with their peers and teachers.
### Extensions:
- Future activities can include cake decorating using safe and edible materials.
- Integrate stories or books about cakes and colors to deepen understanding.
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This lesson plan aims to make the concept of colors fun and engaging while helping toddlers to develop important life skills through artistic expression.