Lesson Plan for Nursery 2 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Drawing And Colouring Of A Snake (green)

### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Coloring of a Snake (Green) #### **Age Group:** Nursery 2 (Ages 4-5) #### **Duration:** 45 minutes #### **Objectives:** 1. Introduce students to basic drawing skills. 2. Enhance fine motor skills through drawing and coloring. 3. Develop an understanding of reptiles, specifically snakes. 4. Encourage creativity and self-expression through art. #### **Materials Needed:** - White drawing paper - Green crayons or colored pencils - Black crayons or markers - Visual aids/images of snakes - Pencils with erasers - Safety scissors (for optional snake templates) - Glue sticks (for optional snake templates) - Aprons or old t-shirts to protect the children's clothing #### **Activities:** ##### **1. Introduction (5 minutes)** - **Greeting:** Welcome the students warmly. - **Objective overview:** Explain to the children that today they will learn how to draw and color a snake, specifically a green one. - **Discussion:** Briefly talk about snakes, showing images and explaining that they can be different colors and sizes, but today’s focus will be on a green snake. ##### **2. Demonstration (10 minutes)** - **Step-by-step demonstration:** Show students how to draw a simple snake using basic shapes. - Start with a big "S" shape for the body. - Add a small "V" shape on one end for the tongue. - Draw two small circles for eyes. - **Visual aid:** Use a large paper or whiteboard to show the drawing process. You can use pre-drawn snake shapes for those who may need extra help. ##### **3. Guided Practice (15 minutes)** - **Hands-on activity:** - Distribute drawing paper and pencils. - Guide the children through the drawing process step by step, ensuring they follow along. - Encourage them to draw their own snakes based on the demonstration. - **Monitoring:** Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and encouragement as needed. ##### **4. Coloring Activity (10 minutes)** - **Introduction to coloring:** - Discuss the green color and how to choose different shades of green if available. - Show them how to color within the lines and how pressing harder or lighter can change the shade. - **Hands-on coloring:** - Let the students color their snakes green. ##### **5. Display and Discuss (5 minutes)** - **Showcase work:** Allow students to share and discuss their artwork with the class. - **Positive reinforcement:** Praise their creativity and effort. ##### **6. Clean-Up (5 minutes)** - **Tidying up:** Help students clean up their work areas, collect crayons, and ensure safety scissors and other materials are properly stored. - **Wrap-up:** Thank the students for their participation and briefly summarize what they learned about drawing, coloring, and about snakes. #### **Assessment:** - **Observation:** Monitor students’ engagement and ability to follow instructions during the activities. - **Finished artwork:** Evaluate the artwork for understanding of the drawing process and use of color. - **Participation:** Assess each student’s participation and enthusiasm during discussions and practice. #### **Extension Activities:** - **Storytime:** Read a short story or show a short video about snakes to the students. - **Craft Activity:** If time permits, use pre-cut templates of snake shapes, let children color them, and then help them to glue the pieces together to create a 3D snake. ##### **Note:** Ensure all activities are adapted to be age-appropriate, keeping safety and developmental abilities in mind while encouraging creativity and individual expression.