### Lesson Plan: Colouring of Sweets
**Grade Level**: Toddler (Ages 2-3)
**Duration**: 30 minutes
**Objective**:
- To introduce toddlers to different colors through a fun and engaging activity involving coloring sweet shapes.
- To develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
- To encourage creativity and artistic expression.
**Materials Needed**:
- Printed worksheets with outlines of various sweets (candies, lollipops, ice cream cones, etc.)
- Non-toxic crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Large sheets of butcher paper for group work
- Children's aprons or old shirts to protect clothing
- A variety of real sweets for tasting (optional)
### Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Circle Time**
- Start with a cheerful greeting and gather the students in a circle.
- Sing a welcoming song to engage students and capture their attention.
2. **Introduction to Colors and Sweets**
- Show images or real-life examples of different sweets.
- Introduce basic colors (red, blue, yellow, green, etc.) using the images of sweets.
- Encourage students to name the colors they see.
### Activity 1: Coloring Sweet Shapes (20 minutes)
1. **Distribution of Materials**
- Hand out the printed worksheets and coloring materials.
- Help each child put on an apron or an old shirt to protect their clothes.
2. **Exploration and Coloring**
- Demonstrate how to color within the lines of the printed sweet shapes.
- Allow the children to choose their own colors and begin coloring.
- Move around the room to offer assistance, encouragement, and praise.
3. **Creative Expression**
- Encourage the toddlers to use their imagination and creativity.
- Prompt them to try different colors and ask about their choices (e.g., "Why did you choose red for your lollipop?").
### Activity 2: Group Mural (5 minutes)
1. **Group Collaboration**
- Spread a large sheet of butcher paper on the floor or a low table.
- Let the students work together to color a giant sweet-themed mural using crayons and markers.
- Encourage sharing and teamwork.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
1. **Show and Tell**
- Allow the students to display their individual colored sweets.
- Provide positive feedback and acknowledge their artistic efforts.
2. **Tasting and Sensory Experience** (Optional)
- Give each child a small piece of real sweets (consider allergies and dietary restrictions).
- Discuss the colors, shapes, and tastes of the real sweets.
3. **Goodbye Song and Clean-Up**
- Sing a goodbye song to signal the end of the activity.
- Guide students to help clean up the materials and tidy the room.
### Assessment:
- **Observation**: Monitor each child's engagement and participation during the coloring and group mural activities.
- **Feedback**: Provide praise and positive reinforcement for their efforts and creativity.
- **Skills Check**: Note improvements in fine motor skills, color recognition, and social interaction.
### Follow-up Activities:
- **Color Hunt**: Organize a color hunt around the classroom or playground where students look for objects that match specific colors.
- **Story Time**: Read a book about sweets or colors to reinforce the lesson's themes.
- **Art Display**: Create a small display area in the classroom to showcase the students' colored sweet shapes.
By the end of this lesson, toddlers will have a fun and interactive experience with colors while developing crucial motor and social skills.