Lesson Plan Title:
Grade R Life Skills Lesson Plan: My Colourful World
Materials Needed:
– Coloured paper (red, blue, yellow, green)
– Safe scissors
– Glue sticks
– Crayons
– Large sheets of white paper for each student
– Examples of simple collages
– Picture books with colourful illustrations
Learning Objectives:
– Students will be able to identify primary colours and some secondary colours.
– Students will develop fine motor skills through cutting and pasting.
– Students will express creativity by creating a collage.
Vocabulary:
1. Colour – The quality of an object with respect to light reflected by it, which is determined by the object’s pigment.
2. Red – A primary colour.
3. Blue – A primary colour.
4. Yellow – A primary colour.
5. Collage – An artistic composition made of various materials glued onto a surface.
Previous Learning:
Students have been introduced to basic shapes and handling of art materials like crayons and paper. They have engaged in simple drawing and colouring activities.
Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:
1. Scissors Safety – Ensure children use round-edged safety scissors and supervise closely.
2. Recognition of Colours – Use visual aids and repetition to help students identify colours.
3. Cutting Skills – Provide assistance to students struggling with fine motor skills.
Beginning Activities: (4 minutes)
1. Greeting (1 minute)
– Welcome students and briefly outline the day’s activity.
2. Introduction to Colours (3 minutes)
– Show students coloured paper and name each colour.
– Discuss where they might see these colours in their everyday lives (e.g., the blue sky, green grass).
Middle Activities: (32 minutes)
1. Colour Exploration (5 minutes)
– Read a picture book full of colourful illustrations to the class.
2. Demonstration (5 minutes)
– Show examples of simple collages and explain that they will create their own.
– Demonstrate cutting out shapes and gluing them to the large white paper.
3. Worksheet Activity (2 minutes)
– Distribute worksheets with a simple collage outlined for students to mimic.
4. Cutting and Pasting (15 minutes)
– Students cut out coloured paper and paste them onto their white sheet to create their collage.
– Teacher circulates to assist and encourage students.
5. Sharing Session (5 minutes)
– Allow students to share their artwork with the class.
– Praise efforts and creativity, reinforcing colour identification.
End Activities: (4 minutes)
1. Clean-up (2 minutes)
– Guide students to clean their workspace and properly store materials.
2. Recap and Exit Ticket (2 minutes)
– Review the colours they used.
– Ask each student to name their favourite colour and something they created with it.
Assessment and Checks for Understanding:
– Observation of students during activities to ensure understanding and participation.
– Exit ticket responses on favourite colours and collages.
– Completed collage to assess cutting and pasting skills.
Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:
– For students with fine motor difficulties, provide larger pre-cut shapes to glue.
– Offer additional support or pair struggling students with a peer.
– Provide extended activities for advanced students, like mixing colours with crayons to see the outcome.
Teaching Notes:
– Emphasise safety when using scissors and handling glue.
– Use encouraging words to foster a positive environment where creativity is valued.
– Consider displaying finished collages in the classroom to build pride and decorate the space colourfully.
Accessibility Considerations:
– Ensure all physical activities are adapted for students with disabilities. For example, using adaptations for cutting or providing guided assistance.
– Use high-contrast coloured paper and large shapes to assist students with visual impairments.