### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Coloring Trees (Nursery 1)
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1 (Ages 3-4)
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
**Topic:** Drawing and Coloring of Trees (Green)
**Objective:**
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify the basic parts of a tree (trunk, branches, and leaves).
2. Draw a simple tree using basic shapes.
3. Color the tree using green for the leaves.
### Materials Needed:
- Drawing paper (one per student)
- Pencils (one per student)
- Green crayons or markers
- Brown crayons or markers
- Visual aids (pictures of trees)
- A large sheet of paper or a whiteboard for the teacher’s demonstration
### Lesson Structure:
**1. Introduction (5-7 minutes)**
- **Greeting:** Begin the class by warmly greeting the students.
- **Engage:** Show pictures of trees and ask students if they know what they are.
- **Discuss:** Briefly explain the basic parts of a tree (trunk, branches, and leaves) using the visual aids.
**2. Demonstration (5-7 minutes)**
- **Demonstrate Drawing:** On the large sheet of paper or whiteboard, demonstrate how to draw a simple tree. Begin with the trunk (a long rectangle), add branches (thin lines extending from the trunk), and finally, draw the leaves (big, round shapes or small ovals around the branches).
- **Demonstrate Coloring:** Show the students how to color the trunk brown and the leaves green.
**3. Drawing Activity (10-15 minutes)**
- **Distribute Materials:** Hand out pencils, drawing paper, brown and green crayons or markers to each student.
- **Guide the Activity:** Encourage the students to draw their own trees. Circulate around the room to assist any students who may need help.
- **Praise Efforts:** Provide positive reinforcement and praise for their efforts and creativity.
**4. Coloring Activity (5-10 minutes)**
- **Coloring Instructions:** Once the students have drawn their trees, guide them to color the trunk brown and the leaves green.
- **Assist as Needed:** Help students who may need assistance with coloring within the lines or choosing the correct colors.
**5. Show and Tell (5 minutes)**
- **Sharing:** Allow a few students to come to the front and share their drawings with the class.
- **Encourage:** Praise their work and encourage them to appreciate each other’s efforts.
**6. Conclusion (2-3 minutes)**
- **Review:** Quickly review the parts of the tree and the colors used (brown for the trunk, green for the leaves).
- **Goodbye:** Thank the students for their participation and inform them that they will continue to explore more fun activities in future lessons.
### Assessment:
- Observe the students as they draw and color to ensure they understand the basic parts of a tree and how to use colors appropriately.
- Provide verbal feedback and encouragement throughout the lesson to enhance their confidence and skills.
### Extensions (Optional):
- **Tree Leaves Collection:** For the next lesson, you can ask the students to bring real leaves from around their homes or neighborhood to discuss the different shapes and sizes of leaves.
- **Tree Song:** Teach them a simple song about trees to reinforce the concepts learned in a fun way.
This lesson plan encourages creativity while teaching children basic drawing and coloring skills, fostering their appreciation for nature through a fun and engaging activity.