### Lesson Plan: Colouring of Circle (Blue)
**Grade Level:** Toddler
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Colouring of Circle (Blue)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
#### Objectives:
- Students will identify the color blue.
- Students will recognize and color within the shape of a circle.
- Students will develop fine motor skills through coloring activities.
- Students will express creativity.
#### Materials Needed:
- Blue crayon or blue coloring pencils
- Circle shape printed on paper for each student
- Whiteboard and blue dry-erase marker
- Optional: book or picture cards showing blue objects (blue sky, blue ocean, etc.)
#### Introduction (5 minutes):
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Welcome the students warmly.
- Sing a short "Hello" song to engage the toddlers.
2. **Introduction to Color Blue:**
- Show students a bright blue crayon.
- Ask students if they know what color it is.
- Write the word "Blue" on the whiteboard and color it with the blue marker.
#### Development (10 minutes):
3. **Identifying Blue Objects:**
- Show pictures or a book with blue objects (e.g., blue sky, blue ocean, blueberries, blue car).
- Encourage students to point to the blue objects and say, "Blue."
4. **Shape Identification:**
- Show the students a large circle on the board.
- Explain that today, they are going to color a circle using the blue crayon.
#### Activity (10 minutes):
5. **Coloring the Circle:**
- Distribute the printed papers with a circle shape.
- Give each student a blue crayon.
- Demonstrate how to color inside the circle on the board.
- Encourage students to color their circle using the blue crayon.
- Walk around the classroom to assist students and offer praise for their efforts.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes):
6. **Show and Tell:**
- Allow students to proudly show their blue-colored circles to the class.
- Give positive feedback and praise each student for their work.
7. **Recap:**
- Review the color blue and the shape circle.
- Ask a few students to mention something blue they colored.
8. **Closing Song:**
- Sing a short goodbye song to conclude the lesson.
#### Extension (Optional):
- As an extension activity, you can ask students to find something blue in the classroom or at home and bring it to class the next day.
- Read a short story or sing a song that incorporates the color blue.
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**Assessment:**
- Observation: Teachers will observe students’ ability to identify the color blue and their effort in coloring within the lines of the circle.
- Participation: Teachers will encourage and note engagement during discussions and activities.
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### Notes for Teacher:
- Be patient and provide assistance gently, as fine motor skills in toddlers are still developing.
- Ensure all toddlers feel included and praised for their efforts to boost their confidence and enjoyment of the activity.