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

**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.