**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.