### Lesson Plan: Colouring of Carrot for Toddlers
**Grade Level:** Toddlers
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Colouring of Carrot
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Introduce toddlers to the concept of a carrot and its color.
2. Develop fine motor skills through coloring activities.
3. Encourage creativity and self-expression.
4. Enhance focus and attention span.
**Materials Needed:**
- Printed carrot coloring sheets
- Non-toxic crayons (with a variety of colors, including orange and green)
- Real carrot (optional, for visual aid)
- Wet wipes for cleanup
- Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing
**Introduction: (5 minutes)**
1. **Greet the Students:** Hello! Today we're going to do something fun with colors!
2. **Introduction to Carrots:** Show the students the real carrot (or a picture if a real one isn’t available). Briefly explain that a carrot is a vegetable that many people enjoy eating, and it is usually orange with green leaves on top.
3. **Engagement:** Ask students if they have seen or eaten a carrot before and encourage them to share their experiences.
**Activity: (20 minutes)**
1. **Distribute Materials:** Hand out the carrot coloring sheets and crayons to each student. Make sure each child has access to both orange and green crayons, as well as other colors for more creative expression.
2. **Demonstration:** Show the students how to color the carrot. Explain that the main part of the carrot is usually orange and the leaves are green.
3. **Encourage Creativity:** While guiding them to use orange and green, encourage them to use any color they like for a more creative approach.
4. **Assistance:** Walk around the classroom, helping students who might need assistance with holding the crayon or staying within the lines.
5. **Praise and Encouragement:** Offer positive reinforcement and praise their efforts to help build confidence and enthusiasm.
**Conclusion: (5 minutes)**
1. **Share and Appreciate:** Allow students to show their completed art to their classmates. Create a small 'gallery' where they can come up and display their work.
2. **Review:** Quickly recap the activity. Ask the students questions like "What color did we use for the carrot?" and "What color did we use for the leaves?"
3. **Cleanup:** Help the students clean up their areas using wet wipes and remove aprons or old shirts.
**Extension Activity: (Optional)**
- **Story Time:** Read a short story about a carrot or a bunny that loves carrots to further engage them with the topic.
- **Snack Time:** If available and permissible, offer carrot sticks as a healthy snack, enhancing sensory experience by linking it to the coloring activity.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' engagement and participation during the activity.
- Take note of their ability to identify and use the correct colors for the carrot.
- Encourage verbal communication about their artwork to assess understanding and self-expression.
**Teacher's Reflection:**
- Reflect on how well the students grasped the concept.
- Consider any improvements needed for future lessons.
- Note any exceptional creativity or areas where individual students might need more support.