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What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
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Lesson Plan: The Color Monster

Subject: Reading

Topic: The Color Monster

Duration: 30 minutes

Grade Level: Reception / Kindergarten

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Objective

Students will be able to identify and describe different emotions as represented by colors in "The Color Monster" book. By the end of the lesson, students will use vocabulary related to emotions and colors in their responses.

Materials Needed

• "The Color Monster" book by Anna Llenas
• Colorful paper or construction paper in various colors
• Emotion cards (happy, sad, angry, calm, scared)
• Crayons or markers
• Chart paper
• Glue sticks
• Scissors

Standards

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Begin the lesson by welcoming the students and introducing the topic.
2. Show the cover of "The Color Monster" and ask the students what they think the story might be about.
3. Briefly discuss emotions and why they are important. Explain how colors can represent different feelings.

Read Aloud (10 minutes)

1. Read "The Color Monster" aloud to the class.

   • As you read, pause to discuss each emotion and color introduced in the book.
   • Use guiding questions such as:
     • "What color is happiness?"
     • "How does being scared feel?"
     • "Can someone show me a happy face?"

2. Encourage students to repeat the names of each emotion and color after you.

Activity: Emotion and Color Sorting (10 minutes)

1. Distribute the colorful paper and emotion cards to the students.
2. Instruct students to work in pairs to match the colors they have to the corresponding emotion cards.
3. After the pairs have completed their sorting, gather the class and ask each pair to share their findings.

Creative Expression: Drawing (5 minutes)

1. Give students crayons or markers and ask them to draw their own "Color Monster" using colors that represent their emotions.
2. Encourage them to label their drawings with the colors and emotions represented.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Invite a few students to share their drawings with the class and describe the emotions they chose.
2. Recap the lesson by asking:
   • "What did we learn about colors and emotions today?"
   • "Can you remember a color that made you feel happy?"

Assessment

• Observe students’ ability to identify and associate emotions with colors during the read-aloud and sorting activity.
• Review students' drawings and their explanations to gauge their understanding of emotions represented by colors.

Extensions

• Consider posting students' emotional drawings in the classroom as part of an "Emotion Wall."
• Read other stories that deal with emotions and feelings to expand their understanding.

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Reflection

After the lesson, reflect on what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons. Consider how engaged the students were and if they were able to connect with the material on an emotional level.

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This lesson plan balances reading comprehension, emotional awareness, and creative expression, providing a comprehensive approach to introducing emotions to young learners.