### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Coloring a Carrot (Orange)
#### Grade Level: Nursery 2
#### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
#### Duration: 30-40 minutes
**Objectives:**
1. Students will learn to identify and understand the shapes and colors of a carrot.
2. Students will develop fine motor skills through drawing and coloring activities.
3. Students will enhance their creativity and artistic expression.
4. Students will learn the significance of carrots as a healthy vegetable.
**Materials Needed:**
- Drawing paper or blank sheets
- Crayons or colored pencils (with emphasis on orange and green colors)
- Pencils and erasers
- Sample picture of a carrot
- Age-appropriate safety scissors (optional, for cutting carrot shapes)
- Glue sticks (optional, for sticking pre-cut carrot shapes)
**Introduction (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:** Welcome the children and sing a short, fun song to grab their attention.
2. **Show and Tell:**
- Show a real carrot or a picture of a carrot.
- Discuss the carrot's shape, color (orange body and green leaves), and its importance as a healthy vegetable.
- Encourage students to share their experiences with carrots (e.g., Have they eaten one before?).
**Instruction (10 minutes):**
1. **Demonstration:**
- Using a whiteboard or large drawing pad, demonstrate how to draw a simple carrot.
- Start by drawing a long, pointed oval shape for the carrot body.
- Add a few short lines at the top for the leaves.
- Color the carrot body with orange and the leaves with green.
2. **Step-by-step Guidance:**
- Guide the students through the process, breaking it down into simple steps. Encourage them to follow along on their papers.
**Activity (10-15 minutes):**
1. **Drawing:**
- Hand out drawing paper and pencils.
- Allow the students to draw their own carrot, following the steps demonstrated. Offer help and encouragement.
2. **Coloring:**
- After the students have drawn their carrots, provide crayons or colored pencils.
- Show them how to color the carrot body orange and the leaves green.
- Allow them to use their creativity with shading or adding background elements if they wish.
**Optional Activity:**
- **Cut and Paste:**
- Give pre-cut carrot shapes and pieces of green paper for leaves.
- Let the students color the carrot shapes orange and the leaves green, then glue them onto a larger sheet to create a carrot collage.
**Closing (5 minutes):**
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Have each student hold up their drawing and share their carrot with the class.
- Encourage positive comments and praise each student’s artwork.
2. **Review & Goodbye:**
- Recap what was learned about the carrot's shape and color.
- Praise the effort and creativity of all students.
**Follow-up Activities:**
- Display the students' artwork on a wall or bulletin board.
- Incorporate a story or video about carrots or healthy eating into the next class.
- Schedule a snack time where students can try real carrot sticks.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' ability to follow instructions and complete the drawing and coloring activity.
- Assess their understanding of the carrot's shape and color.
- Engage with them to ensure they grasp the basic concepts and enjoy the creative process.