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

### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Colouring of Birds **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Duration:** 45 minutes **Topic:** Drawing and Colouring of Birds #### Objectives: - **Cognitive:** Students will identify basic shapes used in drawing birds. - **Psychomotor:** Students will draw and color a simple bird. - **Affective:** Students will appreciate the beauty and diversity of birds. #### Materials Needed: - White drawing paper - Pencils - Erasers - Colouring pencils or crayons - Bird pictures for reference (flashcards or digital images) #### Lesson Procedure: 1. **Introduction (5 minutes):** - **Greetings and Circle Time:** Begin with a warm greeting and gather the students in a circle. - **Topic Introduction:** Introduce the topic of birds. Show the students pictures of various birds. Ask them if they can name any birds they know. - **Motivation:** Explain that today we will learn how to draw and colour a bird! Show them a simple drawing of a bird as an example. 2. **Direct Instruction (10 minutes):** - **Discuss the Shapes:** Explain that birds can be drawn using simple shapes. Draw these shapes on the board while explaining. - Circle or oval for the body - Small circle for the head - Triangle for the beak - Lines for the legs and tail feathers - Arcs for the wings - **Demonstration:** Slowly draw a simple bird on the board, narrating each step. Encourage the students to observe closely. 3. **Guided Practice (10 minutes):** - **Distribute Materials:** Hand out drawing paper and pencils to each student. - **Step-by-Step Drawing:** Guide the students through drawing their own bird step-by-step, referring back to the shapes discussed. - Draw an oval for the body - Draw a circle on top of the oval for the head - Draw a small triangle on the head for the beak - Add arcs for wings on each side of the body - Draw lines for the legs and tail feathers - Encourage students to add eyes and any other details they like 4. **Independent Practice (15 minutes):** - **Colouring:** Once the drawing is complete, provide colouring pencils or crayons. - **Instructions:** Instruct the students to color their birds. Encourage creativity and the use of various colours. - **Supervision:** Walk around the classroom, providing praise and assistance as needed. 5. **Closure (5 minutes):** - **Show and Tell:** Allow students to show their drawings to the class and say something about their bird. - **Praise and Encourage:** Provide positive reinforcement for their efforts. - **Clean-Up:** Instruct students to clean up their materials and return them to their places. 6. **Assessment:** - **Observation:** Assess students based on their participation and the completion of their drawings. - **Engagement:** Note how engaged and enthusiastic the students are during the activity. 7. **Feedback:** - Provide individual feedback to each student, highlighting their strengths and suggesting one area for improvement. 8. **Homework/Extended Activity:** - Suggest that students observe real birds in their surroundings and draw another bird at home based on their observations. #### Reflection: After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved for future lessons. Note any students who might need additional support or encouragement in similar activities.