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Which subject	Art
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Creative Lesson Introduction for Art Class: "The Color Monsters"

Objective

Introduce students to the basic colors, inspire their creativity, and encourage them to express their emotions through art.

Materials Needed

• A big, colorful book about colors (e.g., "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes")
• A set of colorful illustrations or examples of art that uses vibrant colors
• Large sheets of paper
• Crayons, markers, and watercolor paints
• Music that reflects different emotions (happy, sad, excited, calm)

Lesson Introduction

1. Welcome Circle

Gather the students in a circle and greet them with enthusiasm. Show them the colorful book you’ve chosen and ask, “Who loves colors?”

2. Storytime Magic

Read a short and exciting story from the book that highlights different colors. For instance, you might select a page that features a character experiencing various emotions through colorful situations. Emphasize the emotions tied to each color.

3. Color Discussion

After the story, engage the students in a discussion. Ask questions like:

• "What colors made you feel happy?"
• "Which color do you think is the color of a sleepy day?" Encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings related to the colors.

4. The Color Monster Activity

Introduce the fun idea of “Color Monsters.” Explain that today, they will create their very own Color Monster using their favorite colors that represent different feelings.

• Example:
  • Red for anger
  • Blue for sadness
  • Yellow for happiness

5. Music and Movement

Play different pieces of music that reflect various emotions. As students listen, they can choose colors that match what they feel while the music plays.

6. Creativity Unleashed

Now it’s time for the fun part! Distribute large sheets of paper and coloring materials. Instruct the students to draw their Color Monster, using the colors that represent how they feel. Encourage them to think about a name and a backstory for their monster!

7. Share and Reflect

Once they’ve completed their artwork, have a sharing session where students can present their Color Monsters to the class. Encourage them to express why they chose specific colors and what emotions their monsters represent.

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by reinforcing the idea that art is a powerful way to express our feelings and that every color has its own special story.

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By using a fun and interactive approach, this lesson helps Year 1 students connect with their emotions through art while learning about colors in a creative and memorable way.