Lesson Plan for Toddler - Cultural and Creative Arts - Colouring Of House

### 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 --- #### **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. --- #### **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 --- #### **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. --- #### **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. --- #### **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. --- #### **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. --- #### **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. --- #### **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. --- 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.