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

### Lesson Plan: Drawing and Colouring of Your Friend **Grade Level:** Nursery 2 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Duration:** 40 minutes **Topic:** Drawing and Colouring of Your Friend #### Objectives: 1. To encourage students to observe and appreciate different physical features. 2. To develop basic drawing and colouring skills. 3. To foster a sense of friendship and community among students. #### Materials Needed: - Drawing paper (A4 size) - Pencils and erasers - Crayons, markers, or coloured pencils - A small mirror for each student (if available) - Examples of simple drawings of people (reference images) #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Roll Call**: Welcome students and take attendance. 2. **Introduction to the Activity**: - Show examples of simple drawings of people. - Explain that today's activity will involve drawing and colouring a picture of their friend. #### Warm-Up Activity (5 minutes): - **Mirror Activity**: - If mirrors are available, have children look at themselves in the mirror. - Discuss different facial features (e.g., eyes, nose, mouth, ears). #### Main Activity (25 minutes): 1. **Pair Up Students** (2 minutes): - Ask students to pair up with a friend. 2. **Observation Time** (3 minutes): - Allow students to study their friend's face and notice special features like eye color, hair style, and smile. 3. **Drawing Phase** (10 minutes): - Distribute drawing paper and pencils. - Instruct students to draw their friend’s face as best as they can using simple shapes. - Teacher circulates to provide guidance and encouragement. 4. **Colouring Phase** (10 minutes): - Distribute crayons, markers, or coloured pencils. - Instruct students to colour their friend's drawing. - Encourage them to use appropriate colours (brown, black, yellow for hair, etc.). - Continue to circulate and assist as needed. #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Sharing**: - Let students share their drawings with the class and tell one thing they liked drawing about their friend. 2. **Review**: - Recap the importance of observing and appreciating differences in facial features. - Praise all students for their efforts and creativity. #### Assessment: - **Informal Observation**: Monitor students’ engagement and ability to follow instructions. - **Artwork Review**: Check the completed drawings and colouring for effort and basic comprehension, not perfection. #### Follow-Up Activity: - Create a classroom art gallery by displaying the students' drawings on a bulletin board. - Encourage students to draw and colour more friends at home, practicing their skills. #### Notes for Teacher: - Be patient and provide lots of positive feedback. - Make sure to give extra help to students who may be struggling. - If time permits, consider incorporating a short story or song about friendship to reinforce the theme. ### Closing: - Thank students for their participation. - Remind them about the theme of the lesson and encourage them to always look at and appreciate the unique features of their friends.