### Lesson Plan: Colouring of Pet Fish
**Grade Level:** Toddlers (2-3 years old)
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Topic:** Colouring of Pet Fish
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#### Objectives:
1. Introduce toddlers to different colors.
2. Develop fine motor skills through coloring.
3. Foster creativity and imagination.
4. Build familiarity with the concept of pet fish.
#### Materials Needed:
- Coloring sheets with fish outlines
- Washable crayons or colored pencils
- Pictures of various colorful pet fish
- A toy fish or a storyboard about pet fish
- A short song or rhyme about fish
- Simple fish-shaped cutouts for tactile engagement
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#### Lesson Activities:
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- **Song/Rhyme Time:** Start with a short, engaging song or rhyme about fish to capture the attention of the toddlers. For example, sing "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Once I Caught a Fish Alive."
- **visual Stimulation:** Show pictures of various colorful pet fish (like goldfish, betta fish, clownfish) and briefly discuss the colors they see.
2. **Color Exploration (5 minutes):**
- Bring out different colors of crayons or colored pencils. Allow the children to explore and handle them while naming the colors aloud.
- Use the toy fish or storyboard to talk about how different fish can be many colors, engaging them to spot and name colors.
3. **Main Activity (15 minutes):**
- **Coloring Sheets:** Hand out fish outline coloring sheets to each child.
- **Guided Coloring:** Encourage the children to color their fish using any colors they like. Offer help to those who need it and praise their efforts consistently.
- **Discussion and Interaction:** Walk around to engage with each child, asking questions like "What color is your fish?" or "Do you have a pet fish at home?"
4. **Wrap-Up (5 minutes):**
- **Show and Tell:** Allow the toddlers to show their colored fish to the group. Each child gets a small moment to present their work.
- **Praising Efforts:** Offer positive reinforcement by praising each child’s work, focusing on their creativity and effort rather than perfection.
- **Closing Activity:** Conclude with another round of the fish-related song/rhyme or a simple group cheer to celebrate their completed artwork.
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#### Assessment:
- **Observation:** Monitor children’s ability to recognize and use colors.
- **Participation:** Evaluate engagement during discussions and the main activity.
- **Artwork Review:** Informally assess the effort and creativity based on their coloring sheets.
#### Extension Activities:
- Create a "Fish Wall" where you can display all the colored fish pictures.
- Have a simple story time about a pet fish.
- Engage in a water sensory play with fish toys to deepen their understanding.
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This structured yet flexible lesson plan aims to impart foundational artistic skills, color recognition, and an appreciation for pet fish in an interactive and enjoyable manner for toddlers.