**Lesson Plan: Drawing and Colouring of Seeds**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 2
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 45 minutes
**Topic:** Drawing and Colouring of Seeds
**Objective:**
- To introduce students to the concept of seeds and the process of drawing and colouring them.
- To develop fine motor skills through drawing and colouring.
- To encourage creativity and artistic expression in young children.
- To foster an appreciation for nature and the environment through artistic activities.
**Materials Needed:**
- White drawing paper or cardstock
- Crayons, coloured pencils, or markers
- Real seeds for reference (e.g., sunflower seeds, beans, corn kernels)
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Aprons or old shirts (to keep uniforms clean)
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students and have them sit in a circle.
- Show them different types of seeds (sunflower seeds, beans, corn kernels) and pass them around for observation.
- Discuss the importance of seeds and how they grow into plants.
- Briefly explain that they will be drawing and colouring pictures of seeds.
2. **Demonstration (10 minutes):**
- Demonstrate drawing a simple, enlarged version of a seed on a large piece of paper or a whiteboard.
- Show step-by-step how to outline the seed shape (oval, round, etc.) and add details (such as texture, lines).
- Explain the importance of observing the real seeds for details.
- Colour the seed, emphasizing the use of different colours and shading for realism.
3. **Activity (25 minutes):**
- Hand out drawing materials to each student.
- Instruct the students to first choose a seed from the ones observed earlier and draw an enlarged version of it on their paper.
- Encourage them to take their time and include as much detail as possible.
- Once they finish the drawing, guide them to colour their seed, reminding them to refer to the real seeds for accurate colours and shades.
- Move around the room to offer help, encouragement, and feedback as the students work on their drawings and colouring.
4. **Conclusion and Review (5 minutes):**
- Ask students to finish up their colouring and gather in a circle.
- Allow each student to share their drawing and describe the seed they chose.
- Give positive feedback and highlight specific details or efforts that stood out in individual works.
- Recap the importance of seeds and the joy of expressing creativity through drawing and colouring.
5. **Cleanup (5 minutes):**
- Have students help in cleaning up the materials and their work areas.
- Praise them for their effort and cooperation.
**Extension Activity:**
- Create a class seed art gallery by displaying the students' drawings on a wall or bulletin board.
- Plant real seeds in small pots and discuss the growth process in future lessons.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' participation and engagement during the lesson.
- Evaluate the students' drawings and colouring for attention to detail and effort.
- Provide individual feedback to encourage each student's artistic development.
**Note to Instructors:**
- Ensure that the lesson is interactive and that every child feels included and appreciated.
- Be patient and give ample support, especially to those who may need extra help with fine motor skills.
- Encourage creativity and individuality in the students' artistic expressions.