## 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.