aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Art
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
What topic	Colours
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Fun with Colours: A Creative Art Lesson for Preschool

Introduction

G’day, little artists! Today, we’re going to embark on a colourful adventure that will tickle your imagination and get your creative juices flowing. Are you ready to explore the magical world of colours? Let’s dive right in!

The Colourful Mystery Box

What You’ll Need:

• A large box (decorated to look exciting)
• Colourful art supplies (crayons, paints, paper, etc.)
• Some fruit or flowers in different colours (like red apples, yellow bananas, green leaves)
• A mirror (optional)

The Surprise Reveal

1. Gather Around: Invite all your little friends to sit in a circle around the mystery box. Make it a big deal!

2. Storytime Setting: Tell a brief story about a magical land where colours come to life. You might say, “Once upon a time, in a land where colours danced and sang, there lived a friendly rainbow who painted everything bright and happy. One day, the rainbow lost its colours and needed your help to bring them back!”

3. Opening the Box: With a flourish, open the mystery box. Inside, show them the vibrant art supplies and the colourful fruits or flowers. Use your enthusiasm to captivate their attention.

4. Exploring Colours: Start by drawing attention to one item at a time. For example, hold up a red apple and say, “What colour is this? That’s right! It’s red! Can anyone think of something else that’s red?” Encourage excitement and participation!

5. Using the Mirror: If you have a mirror, hold it up and ask the children to look at themselves. Ask questions like, “What colour is our skin? What about our clothes?” This encourages them to relate colours to their own experiences.

Activity: Create Your Colourful Masterpiece

Let’s Get Creative!

After you’ve explored the colours, it’s time to get our hands messy!

• Distribute the art supplies and let each child create their own colourful masterpiece.
• Encourage them to use different colours and remind them to share their creations with their friends once they’re finished.

Wrap-Up

Gather the children back in a circle to show off their artwork. Take a moment to admire each creation and ask questions like, “What colours did you use?” This can help reinforce their understanding of colours in a fun way.

Let’s make some noise for the colours that brightened our day!

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Remember, every colour we see tells a story, and today, we painted our very own tales with vibrant, beautiful colours! 🎨🌈