### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Colouring of the Body
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Duration:** 30-45 minutes
**Topic:** Drawing and Colouring of the Body
**Materials Needed:**
- White drawing paper
- Crayons/colored pencils/markers
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Pictures/posters of human bodies
- Simple nursery rhymes or songs about body parts
**Objective:**
Students will be able to:
1. Identify basic body parts (head, arms, legs, hands, feet, etc.).
2. Use drawing and coloring materials to create a simple representation of the human body.
3. Develop fine motor skills through drawing and coloring activities.
### Introduction (5-10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Teacher greets the students and gathers them in a circle.
- Sing a simple song or rhyme about body parts, such as "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."
2. **Discussion:**
- Show students pictures or posters of human bodies.
- Ask students to point out and name different body parts (head, arms, legs, etc.).
- Briefly discuss what each body part does.
### Activity Instructions (10-15 minutes)
1. **Drawing the Body:**
- Hand out drawing paper and pencils to each student.
- Demonstrate on a board or large paper how to draw a simple human figure by starting with a round head, a body, arms, and legs.
- Encourage students to follow along and draw their own human figure on their paper.
2. **Adding Details:**
- Once the basic figure is drawn, suggest students add more details such as eyes, nose, mouth, fingers, and toes.
- Walk around the class to offer help and encouragement.
### Coloring Activity (10-15 minutes)
1. **Coloring the Drawing:**
- Distribute crayons, colored pencils, or markers.
- Encourage students to color their drawings, explaining that they can use different colors for different parts of the body (e.g., one color for the shirt, another for the pants, etc.).
- Promote creativity by letting students choose any colors they like.
### Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Allow students to share their drawings with the class.
- Compliment their effort and creativity, highlighting specific aspects of their work.
2. **Recap:**
- Quickly review the body parts by pointing at the pictures/posters again and asking students to name them.
- Sing the "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" song again, incorporating the body parts they drew.
### Extension Activity (Optional)
- If time permits, have a simple game where students can play "Simon Says" focusing on body parts (e.g., "Simon says touch your head").
### Assessment:
- Observe students' ability to draw and name body parts.
- Take note of their participation, creativity, and motor skills during the activity.
- Provide feedback and encouragement to reinforce their learning and boost confidence.
### Follow-Up:
- Display the students' artwork around the classroom to create a welcoming and educational environment.
- Plan future activities that build upon the skills learned, such as drawing faces with more detailed features or making collages using different materials.
### Teacher's Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved.
- Note any students who may need extra help with fine motor skills or following instructions.
- Consider adjusting future lessons based on the observed interests and abilities of the students.
By incorporating drawing and coloring of the body into the Nursery 1 curriculum, children can have fun while learning about their bodies and developing important creative and motor skills.