Class: Nursery 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Age: 3 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: BASIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Previous Lesson: My Five Senses – Sense Organs
Topic: Colours
Content:
i) Meaning of colours.
ii) Identification of basic colours (red, blue, yellow, white, and black) around us.
Performance Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Cognitive: Explain what a colour is and identify basic colours seen in the classroom.
- Psychomotor: Create handprints using different colours.
- Affective: Show appreciation for colours by expressing favorites and handling materials carefully.
- Social: Work together in groups to sort coloured objects.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9–Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information from Colour – Kids | Britannica Kids & Introduction to Colour | Mensa For Kids
- Relevant Textbooks
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Colour cards (red, blue, yellow, white, black)
- Large sheets of white paper
- Non-toxic paints in primary colours
- Assorted coloured objects (toys, blocks)
Rationale for the Lesson
Understanding colours helps children recognize and categorize their surroundings, building early observation skills and vocabulary essential for effective communication and learning.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are already familiar with their immediate environment and can identify some objects by their colours.
Instructional Procedures
To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:
| Content Development | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction | 5 mins | Set Induction | Flash game | Show flashcards with various colours and ask, “Can you find something in the room that is this colour?” Encourage pupils to look around. | Look around the room and point to objects that match the colours on the flashcards. | Engaging interest and connecting to the concept of colours in their environment. |
| Step 2: Meaning of Colours | 5 mins | Explanation | Interactive discussion | Explain what colours are, using simple language and examples. | Listen and respond to questions about colours. | Understanding the concept of colour and its significance. |
| Step 3: Identifying Basic Colours | 5 mins | Demonstration | Visual and verbal cues | Show colour cards (red, blue, yellow, white, black), naming each colour while pointing to matching objects in the room. | Repeat colour names and point to similar colours in the classroom. | Recognising and identifying basic colours. |
| Step 4: Handprint Activity with Colours | 8 mins | Hands-on Activity | Collaborative learning | Guide pupils to dip their hands in paint and make colourful handprints on large sheets of paper. | Dip hands in paint and create handprints. | Engaging with colours through hands-on activity. |
| Step 5: Sorting Coloured Objects in Groups | 6 mins | Group Activity | Peer learning | Distribute assorted coloured objects and instruct groups to sort them by colour. | Work together in groups to sort objects by colour. | Classification skills based on colour. |
| Step 6: Related Rhymes on Colours | 5 mins | Singing | Rhythmic learning | Lead pupils in singing the colour rhyme and encourage them to perform actions that represent each colour. | Sing along and perform corresponding actions. | Reinforcement of colour recognition through rhyme. |
| Step 7: Note Copying | 4 mins | Copying | Individual work | Provide a simple note with key points about colours for pupils to copy. | Copy the notes from the board or a handout. | Reinforcing knowledge through writing. |
| Step 8: Conclusion | 2 mins | Summary | Verbal feedback | Summarise key points from the lesson and ask a few questions to recap what they learned about colours. | Listen attentively and participate in the recap. | Recap and understanding of colours. |
Lesson Content
Meaning of Colours
Colour is how things look when light shines, like the red of an apple or the blue of the sky. They make our world beautiful! and without light, we can’t see colours.
Identifying the Basic Colours
Some common colours we see in our classrooms are:
- Red
- Blue
- Yellow
- White
- Black
- Green
- Orange
Using Colours to Do Handprints
To make colourful handprints:
- Dip your hand into the paint.
- Press your hand down on the paper.
- Lift your hand up to see your print!
Sort Out Coloured Objects in Groups
To sort coloured objects:
- Look at the object.
- Decide what colour it is.
- Place it in the group with the same colour.
Related Rhyme on Colors
1. “Red and Yellow and Pink and Green (I can sing a rainbow)”
Often sung to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” (or use the main tune to “I can Sing a rainbow” below) this song is popular for introducing colors.
Lyrics: Red and yellow and pink and green
Purple and orange and blue
I can sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow too.
Listen with your eyes,
Listen with your ears,
and sing everything you see,
I can sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow,
sing along with me.
Red and yellow and pink and green,
Purple and orange and blue,
I can sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow,
sing a rainbow too!
2. “If You’re Wearing (Color) Today”
This tune uses colors and helps children recognize them by pointing them out in their clothing.
Lyrics: (To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re wearing red today, clap your hands,
If you’re wearing red today, clap your hands,
If you’re wearing red today, then please give a shout hooray!
If you’re wearing red today, clap your hands.
(Repeat with other colors like blue, yellow, green, etc.)
Lesson Evaluation
To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:
- Name two colors they saw today.
- Explain what a color is.
- Name their favorite color and show an object of that color.
- Identify two objects they sorted by color.
Note for Teachers Using This Lesson Plan
Allow children time to explore and express creativity during the handprint activity. Offer positive reinforcement to keep them enthusiastic about learning colors.
Happy teaching!