Lesson Plan for Toddler - Cultural and Creative Arts - Colouring Of Trees (green)

## Lesson Plan: Coloring of Trees (Green) for Toddlers ### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts ### Grade: Toddlers (Ages 2-4) ### Duration: 30 minutes ### Topic: Coloring of Trees (Green) #### Learning Objectives: 1. **Development of Fine Motor Skills**: Students will improve their fine motor skills through coloring activities. 2. **Color Recognition**: Students will learn to identify and use the color green. 3. **Creative Expression**: Students will have the opportunity to express themselves creatively through art. 4. **Environmental Awareness**: Students will begin to understand the concept of trees and nature. ### Materials Needed: - Large pieces of drawing paper or coloring sheets with tree outlines - Crayons, preferably in various shades of green but also including brown for the trunk - Washable markers or colored pencils (optional) - Pictures of trees, real or from books, to show real-life examples - Green construction paper for additional activities (optional) - Glue sticks and safety scissors (optional) ### Lesson Steps: #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Welcome and Greetings**: - Greet the children warmly and gather them in a circle. - Sing a short, fun song about trees to get their attention and introduce the topic. 2. **Show and Tell**: - Show several pictures of trees and ask the children about what they see in the pictures. - Introduce the color green by showing green objects and comparing them to the green leaves in the pictures. #### Activity 1: Discussing Trees and the Color Green (5 minutes): 1. **Tree Parts Discussion**: - Briefly talk about the different parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves). - Emphasize the green color of the leaves and ask the children to point out or name other green objects they may know. 2. **Green Color Exploration**: - Show them different shades of green crayons and other green art supplies. - Let them each hold or pick a green crayon to become familiar with the color. #### Activity 2: Coloring Activity (15 minutes): 1. **Distribute Materials**: - Hand out the coloring sheets or drawing paper with tree outlines. - Ensure each child has access to green and brown crayons or markers. 2. **Coloring Instructions**: - Instruct the children to color the leaves green and the trunk brown. - Encourage them to use different shades of green if available to make their trees look more natural. 3. **Guidance and Encouragement**: - Walk around to provide assistance and praise their efforts. - Ask questions about their coloring, like "What shade of green are you using?" or "Do you like coloring the tree leaves?" #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Sharing and Displaying Artworks**: - Allow the children to show their finished trees to the group. - Praise their efforts and help them feel proud of their work. 2. **Clean Up**: - Teach them to put away their crayons and markers in an organized manner. - Collect the finished artwork to display on a classroom wall or bulletin board. 3. **Goodbye and Transition**: - Sing a goodbye song or do a short activity to transition to the next part of the day. - Provide positive reinforcement for their participation and creativity. ### Extension Activities: - **Green Hunt**: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground to identify green objects or real trees. - **Tree Craft**: Using green construction paper and glue, help the children create a collage of trees. - **Story Time**: Read a picture book about trees or nature to reinforce the theme. ### Assessment: - **Observation**: Observe the children’s engagement during the lesson, how they handle the crayons, and their understanding of the color green and tree parts. - **Art Review**: Review the completed artworks to see if they have focused on using the color green for leaves. By the end of the lesson, the students should have a better understanding of the color green, different parts of the tree, and should feel encouraged to engage in creative activities.