# Lesson Plan: Coloring of Doors
## Grade Level: Toddler (Ages 2-3)
### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
### Duration: 30-45 minutes
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### Objectives:
1. **Cognitive Development**: Students will recognize and differentiate between colors.
2. **Fine Motor Skills**: Students will improve their hand-eye coordination through coloring.
3. **Creativity**: Students will express their creative side by choosing and applying colors.
4. **Cultural Awareness**: Students will learn about the use of colors in cultural contexts.
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### Materials Needed:
- Printable door templates (simple line drawings of doors)
- Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
- Color flashcards
- Storybook related to doors and colors
- Aprons or oversized shirts (to protect clothing)
- Wet wipes or cloths (for cleaning hands)
### Preparation:
1. Print out copies of door templates for each student.
2. Arrange coloring materials on the tables.
3. Prepare a designated area for storytime.
4. Lay out aprons or oversized shirts.
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### Procedure:
#### Opening Circle (10 Minutes)
1. **Greeting and Introduction**:
- Greet the students warmly.
- Have them sit in a circle.
- Introduce the topic: "Today, we are going to have fun with colors and doors!"
2. **Storytime**:
- Read a short storybook that involves doors and colors.
- Engage students by asking questions like, "What color is this door?" "Have you seen a door like this before?"
#### Activity (20-25 Minutes)
1. **Color Flashcards** (5 Minutes):
- Show color flashcards and ask the students to name the colors.
- Discuss briefly how different colors can be used for doors in different cultural contexts.
2. **Coloring Activity** (15-20 Minutes):
- Hand out the door templates and coloring materials to each student.
- Allow the students to choose the colors they want to use.
- Encourage them to color the doors while mentioning the colors they are using.
**Teacher's Role**:
- Walk around the classroom, offering praise and encouragement.
- Assist students who might need help with holding crayons or choosing colors.
- Ask questions like, "What color is your door?" "Can you show me a red crayon?"
#### Closing Circle (5-10 Minutes)
1. **Sharing and Reflection**:
- Ask students to hold up their colored doors and share them with the group.
- Praise their effort and creativity.
- Discuss what they enjoyed about the activity.
2. **Clean Up**:
- Help the students clean up by collecting crayons and templates.
- Use wet wipes or cloths for cleaning hands.
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### Assessment:
- **Informal Observation**: Monitor students during the activity to observe how they handle crayons, their choice of colors, and their engagement level.
- **Sharing & Reflection**: Listen to students as they share their colored doors to gauge their understanding and enthusiasm.
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### Differentiation:
- **For Advanced Students**: Provide templates with more complex door designs or add decorative elements that they can color.
- **For Students Needing Extra Help**: Offer one-on-one assistance and encourage them to focus on just one or two colors if they find the activity overwhelming.
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### Extension Activities:
- **Home Connection**: Send an extra door template home with a note encouraging parents to color with their child.
- **Classroom Display**: Create a wall display with the colored doors to celebrate their work and enrich the classroom environment.
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### Follow-up:
Plan future activities that build on this lesson, such as exploring more about cultural doors through photos, stories, or a classroom "door-decorating" day.
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### Notes:
Always ensure that each child has equal access to materials and feels included in group activities. Pay close attention to any signs of discomfort or frustration and provide positive reinforcement consistently.
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