### 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.