Lesson Plan for Year 1 - Art - Color Mixing

**Lesson Plan: Colour Mixing for Year 1 Students** **Lesson Title:** Colour Mixing Magic **Year Group:** Year 1 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Objective:** - Students will learn about primary and secondary colours. - Students will experiment with mixing primary colours to create secondary colours. - Students will apply their knowledge of colour mixing to create an artwork. **Materials:** - Primary colour paints (red, blue, yellow) - Paintbrushes - Palette or paper plates for mixing colours - Plain white paper - Water pots - Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing - Colour mixing chart or visual aid - Towels or paper towels for clean-up **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (10 minutes):** 1. **Greeting and Introduction:** - Welcome the students and explain the day's lesson on colour mixing. - Show the colour mixing chart or visual aid. 2. **Discussion:** - Briefly discuss the primary colours (red, blue, yellow). - Ask students to name things they associate with these colours. - Explain that when you mix two primary colours, you create a secondary colour (green, orange, purple). **Demonstration (10 minutes):** 1. **Teacher Demonstration:** - Demonstrate mixing two primary colours on a palette to create a secondary colour. - Example: Mix yellow and blue to make green. - Show how to mix paints effectively without using too much of either colour. - Repeat the demonstration for making orange (red + yellow) and purple (red + blue). **Activity (30 minutes):** 1. **Instruction:** - Hand out paints, brushes, palettes, and paper to each student. - Explain that students will create their own colour mixing masterpieces. - Encourage them to experiment with combining different primary colours to see what new colours they can make. 2. **Guided Practice:** - Walk around the classroom, assisting students and guiding them as they mix colours. - Ask questions to reinforce learning (e.g., "What do you think will happen if you mix a bit more yellow with the blue?"). 3. **Free Exploration:** - Allow students time to freely create a picture using the colours they have mixed. This could be an abstract design or a simple drawing like a rainbow. **Conclusion (10 minutes):** 1. **Clean Up:** - Give students time to put away materials and clean their work area. - Ensure everyone washes their hands and brushes. 2. **Review:** - Gather students to discuss what they observed and learned during the activity. - Ask questions like "What new colour did you make?" and "How did you make it?" 3. **Show and Tell:** - Allow students to share their artwork with the class, explaining which colours they mixed together. **Extension Activity (Optional):** - Provide a worksheet showing different items that are typically red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and purple. Have the students colour these items using their new knowledge of mixing paints. **Assessment:** - Observe students during the activity to ensure they understand the concept of mixing primary colours to create secondary colours. - Ask open-ended questions to gauge their comprehension. - Review their final artwork to see if they successfully applied the mixing techniques. **Closing Remarks:** - Praise the students for their creativity and hard work. - Encourage them to continue exploring colour mixing at home and in other art projects.