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Preschool Lesson Plan

Topic: Exploring Colors

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

By the end of the lesson, children will be able to identify and name primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) and mix them to create secondary colors (green, orange, and purple).

Materials Needed

• Red, blue, and yellow paint
• Paintbrushes
• Mixing palettes or paper plates
• White paper
• Color chart (with examples of primary and secondary colors)
• Aprons or old shirts (for mess protection)
• A container of water and paper towels (for cleaning brushes)
• A large poster board for color mixing demonstration

Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the children and gather them in a circle.
2. Engagement: Show the color chart and ask the children to name different colors.
3. Objective Sharing: Explain what they will be learning today – focusing on primary colors and how to mix them.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Primary Colors Overview: Introduce red, blue, and yellow as primary colors. Show examples using paints, pointing to each color on the chart.
2. Demonstration of Mixing: Use the large poster board to demonstrate how to blend two primary colors to create a secondary color.
   • Mix red and blue to create purple.
   • Mix red and yellow to create orange.
   • Mix yellow and blue to create green.

Hands-On Activity (10 minutes)

1. Painting Station Setup: Divide students into small groups and assign each to a painting station.
2. Activity Instructions:
   • Each child gets a palette with red, blue, and yellow paint and a piece of white paper.
   • Encourage them to experiment by mixing colors using their paintbrushes.
   • Allow children to create a painting using their mixed colors, reminding them to name the colors they use.

Cleanup (3 minutes)

1. Gathering Materials: Instruct children to rinse their brushes in water and place them in the designated container.
2. Wiping Down Stations: Help children clean up their painting areas with paper towels.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

1. Review and Share: Gather the children back in a circle. Ask them to show their artwork and share the colors they created.
2. Wrap-Up: Recap the lesson by reiterating the primary colors and the secondary colors they mixed. Thank the children for their creativity and participation!

Assessment

• Observe the children during the group activity to assess their understanding of primary and secondary colors.
• Use informal questioning during the sharing session to evaluate their ability to identify colors.

Extensions

• For interested children, provide additional activities involving color sorting with colored objects or a color scavenger hunt around the classroom.

Notes

• Ensure to accommodate any allergies (e.g., latex gloves for sensitive children) and provide additional supervision during paint mixing to maintain a safe and fun environment.

References

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines for age-appropriate learning activities.