### Lesson Plan for Toddlers: Colouring of Houses
**Grade Level**: Toddlers (Ages 2-4)
**Duration**: 30-45 minutes
**Subject**: Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic**: Colouring of Houses
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#### **Objectives:**
1. Introduce toddlers to the concept of houses and their colorful variations.
2. Develop fine motor skills through colouring activities.
3. Encourage creativity and self-expression.
4. Familiarize toddlers with basic color recognition and usage.
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#### **Materials Needed:**
- Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
- Pre-drawn house templates on paper
- Large sheet of paper or a whiteboard with house shapes drawn on it
- Color flashcards or color chart
- Smocks or old shirts to protect clothing
- Wet wipes or paper towels for clean-up
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#### **Introduction (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Start with a fun greeting song to welcome the children.
2. **Discussion:** Show pictures of different types of houses from around the world. Briefly talk about the colors of these houses.
3. **Color Recognition:** Use color flashcards to review basic colors (e.g., red, blue, green, yellow). Engage toddlers in saying the colors out loud.
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#### **Activity (15-20 minutes):**
1. **Template Distribution:** Give each child a house template on a piece of paper.
2. **Demonstration:** Show an example of a colored house. Explain that they can choose any colors they like to fill in their house.
3. **Coloring Time:** Assist children with choosing colors and using crayons/markers to color their houses. Walk around to provide help and encouragement.
4. **Creativity Encouragement:** Allow them to draw additional items around their house, like the sun, flowers, or trees, if they wish.
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#### **Conclusion (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Show and Tell:** Ask children to hold up their completed houses and talk about the colors they used.
2. **Praise and Encouragement:** Praise each child's work specifically, emphasizing their use of color and creativity.
3. **Clean-Up:** Guide children to clean up their coloring materials and tidy their workspace with your assistance.
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#### **Extended Activities:**
1. **House Models**: Use building blocks to make simple house structures. Discuss the colors of the blocks used.
2. **Color Matching Game**: Play a game where children match household objects to color cards.
3. **Story Time:** Read a storybook about houses and the different types people live in.
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#### **Assessment:**
- Observe the children’s participation and engagement during the activity.
- Note their ability to recognize and use different colors.
- Listen to their descriptions during the show and tell; see if they can articulate their choices and ideas.
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#### **Notes:**
- Be mindful of individual needs; some children may require more help than others.
- Ensure that all art materials are non-toxic and safe for toddlers.
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This lesson plan aims to create a fun, interactive, and educational experience for toddlers, helping them build both artistic skills and an understanding of the world around them through the theme of coloring houses.