Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Drawing And Colouring Of A Balloon

### Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts: Drawing and Coloring a Balloon **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Duration:** 30 minutes **Topic:** Drawing and Coloring a Balloon --- #### **Objectives:** 1. **Cognitive:** - Students will be able to recognize and identify a balloon. - Students will understand the basic shapes that make up a balloon drawing. 2. **Psychomotor:** - Students will develop fine motor skills through drawing and coloring activities. 3. **Affective:** - Students will express creativity and enjoyment in art activities. --- #### **Materials Needed:** - Drawing paper or white construction paper - Crayons, colored pencils, or markers - Pencils and erasers - Visual aids (pictures or real balloons) - Wet wipes or tissues (for cleanup) --- #### **Introduction (5 minutes):** 1. **Greeting:** - Welcome the students to the art class and ensure they are comfortably seated. 2. **Set the Context:** - Show the students real balloons or pictures of balloons. - Ask if they have seen balloons and where – birthday parties, festivals, etc. 3. **Objective Sharing:** - Tell the students that today they will learn how to draw and color a balloon. - Explain that they will make their balloons colorful, just like the ones in the pictures. --- #### **Instructional Input (5 minutes):** 1. **Demonstration:** - Show the simple steps of drawing a balloon: - Start with a circle or an oval shape for the balloon. - Draw a small rectangle or triangle at the bottom of the circle, which will be the knot of the balloon. - Draw a wavy line from the knot for the string. 2. **Visual Aid:** - Use a board or a large drawing pad to demonstrate the drawing process step-by-step. - Repeat the steps slowly and clearly. --- #### **Guided Practice (10 minutes):** 1. **Drawing:** - Hand out drawing papers and pencils. - Guide the students step-by-step as they draw their own balloons, checking their progress and offering help where needed. 2. **Coloring:** - Once the students are done with their drawings, provide them with crayons or colored pencils. - Encourage them to use different colors for their balloons, discussing the variety of colors seen in the visual aids earlier. - Allow students to be creative with their color choices. --- #### **Independent Practice (5 minutes):** - Let the students continue to color their balloons independently. - Move around the classroom to offer individual assistance and encouragement. --- #### **Closure (5 minutes):** 1. **Showcase:** - Invite a few students to show their drawings to the class. - Compliment their work and highlight the use of different colors and shapes. 2. **Reflection:** - Ask the students what they enjoyed about the activity. - Encourage them to share their experience of drawing and coloring. 3. **Clean-Up:** - Guide students to help put away their materials and clean up their workspace. 4. **Goodbye:** - Thank the students for their participation and tell them you look forward to the next art class. --- #### **Assessment:** - Observe students' ability to follow the drawing steps. - Check their enthusiasm and creativity during coloring. - Ensure each child participated and enjoyed the activity. --- **Notes:** - Be attentive to students who may need more guidance. - Encourage positive reinforcement to make the activity engaging and fun. - Modify the activity if necessary to cater to different skill levels. --- By executing this lesson plan, students in Nursery 2 will have a fun and educational experience learning foundational art skills through drawing and coloring a balloon.