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

### 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.