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Art Curriculum Lesson Plan: Introduction to Colors

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Grade Level

Reception / Kindergarten

Objective

Students will learn to identify and mix primary colors to create secondary colors.

Materials Needed

• Color wheel poster
• Red, blue, and yellow paint (primary colors)
• Paintbrushes
• Mixing trays or palettes
• White paper
• Smocks (to protect clothing)
• Aprons or old t-shirts for students

Standards Alignment

This lesson aligns with the following National Core Arts Standards:

• Creating: Organizing and developing artistic ideas and work.
• Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning.

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Welcome the Students: Greet the students and explain the focus of today's lesson on colors.
2. Discussion on Colors: Ask students to name their favorite colors and any colors they see in the classroom. Use a color wheel to visually discuss primary and secondary colors.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explain Primary Colors: Introduce the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and explain that these colors cannot be made by mixing others.
2. Introduce Secondary Colors: Show how mixing primary colors creates secondary colors:
   • Red + Yellow = Orange
   • Blue + Yellow = Green
   • Red + Blue = Purple
3. Demonstration: Use the paint on the mixing tray to demonstrate how to mix the colors properly while encouraging students to observe.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Mixing Activity:
   • Divide the students into small groups.
   • Provide each group with the primary color paints and mixing trays.
   • Guide the students to mix their own secondary colors and discuss what they observe.
2. Encourage Exploration: Allow students to experiment by mixing different proportions of colors and discovering new shades.

Independent Activity (5 minutes)

1. Painting Time:
   • Provide students with white paper and ask them to create an artwork using the colors they have mixed.
   • Encourage them to use their imagination and express how they feel about each color.

Closure (5 minutes)

1. Group Sharing: Invite students to share their artwork with the class.
   • Ask questions such as, “What colors did you mix?” and “What do you like about your painting?”
2. Recap the Lesson: Reinforce the lesson by summarizing the primary and secondary colors, and ask students to think about how they see colors in everyday life.

Assessment

• Observe students’ participation in discussions and activities.
• Assess students' ability to mix colors correctly in their artwork.
• Collect their paintings to evaluate their understanding of color mixing.

Extensions

• Provide books about colors and painting for further exploration.
• Set up a color scavenger hunt in the classroom or playground to find items matching the primary and secondary colors.

Modifications

• For students needing additional support, provide color samples and encourage guided painting.
• Allow advanced students to explore tertiary colors by mixing secondary colors.

This lesson plan focuses on hands-on learning, creativity, and the foundational understanding of color theory in a fun, engaging way.