Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Drawing And Colouring Of Balls

### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Coloring of Balls **Grade Level:** Nursery 1 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Duration:** 30 minutes **Topic:** Drawing and Coloring of Balls #### Objectives: - Students will learn to identify different types of balls. - Students will practice their fine motor skills by drawing and coloring. - Students will enhance their creativity and imagination. #### Materials Needed: - Drawing paper - Crayons or colored pencils - Examples or pictures of different types of balls (soccer ball, basketball, football, etc.) - A large whiteboard or chart paper and markers #### Lesson Procedure: 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - Greeting: Begin with a cheerful greeting to get students excited about the lesson. - Topic Introduction: Introduce the topic by showing pictures of different types of balls. Engage students by asking if they recognize any of the balls. - Objective: Explain that today they are going to learn how to draw and color balls. 2. **Instruction (10 minutes)** - Demonstration: On the whiteboard or chart paper, draw a simple circle to represent a ball. Explain that balls are round and can be of different sizes. - Show Examples: Show examples of different balls (e.g., soccer ball, basketball, etc.) and talk briefly about each one. - Step-by-Step: Slowly draw a couple of different types of balls and add simple details (e.g., patches on a soccer ball, lines on a basketball). Describe each step clearly as you draw. 3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes)** - Distribute Materials: Hand out drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils to each student. - Drawing Together: Ask students to follow along and draw a simple ball (a circle) first. Walk around the classroom to assist students who might need help. - Adding Details: Guide them in adding details to their balls, encouraging creativity. They might choose to draw a soccer ball, a basketball, or even imagine their own kind of ball. 4. **Independent Practice (5 minutes)** - Coloring: Once the drawing is done, instruct the students to color their balls. Encourage them to use their favorite colors or to replicate the colors of balls they are familiar with. - Monitor: Move around the classroom to offer assistance and praise their efforts to keep them motivated. 5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Sharing: Allow students to share their drawings with the class. This can help build confidence and encourage sharing ideas. - Recap: Briefly recap what they learned about different types of balls and how to draw and color them. - Clean-Up: Help students clean up their workspaces and collect their drawings for display or to take home. 6. **Assessment:** - Observe students as they draw and color to ensure they are following instructions and to offer guidance where necessary. - Praise and provide positive feedback on their completed drawings. #### Extension Activity: - **Matching Game:** Create a simple matching game where students match pictures of balls with their names or types. This can help reinforce their learning. #### Reflection: - **Teacher's Reflection:** - Note which students needed more assistance and which demonstrated strong skills. - Reflect on whether the lesson objectives were met and consider any adjustments for future lessons. - **Student Reflection:** - At the end of the lesson, ask students what they enjoyed most and if they would like to do a similar activity again. This lesson aims to be an engaging and enjoyable way for Nursery 1 students to explore drawing and coloring while learning about different types of balls.