Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: 6

Age: 7 – 8 years

Topic: Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

Sub-topic: Applying Colours to Patterns Created Using Basic Shapes

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what colouring means in art.
2. Identify patterns of basic shapes.
3. Apply colours to create beautiful patterns of shapes.
4. Appreciate the use of colours in designs.

Keywords

• Colouring
• Patterns
• Basic Shapes
• Designs
• Arrange

Set Induction

The teacher will display a colorful patterned fabric and ask:

• “What do you like about this design?”
• “Can you name the shapes and colours you see?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have learned to design patterns using basic shapes and can identify common colours.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Crayons, coloured pencils, and markers
• Drawing paper
• Examples of coloured patterns on fabrics and wallpapers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher will remind pupils of their previous work on designing patterns using basic shapes and how colours make patterns more attractive.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity
• Colour recognition
• Fine motor skills
• Pattern observation

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2
• Cultural and Creative Arts Textbook for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials

• Charts with examples of coloured patterns
• Colouring tools (crayons, markers, coloured pencils)
• Shapes drawn on paper for pupils to colour

Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

Definition and Explanation

1. Colouring:
   • The act of applying colours to objects, shapes, or designs to make them look attractive.
2. Patterns:
   • A repeated arrangement of shapes or designs.
3. Importance of Colouring:
   • Makes designs more attractive and interesting.
   • Helps to highlight patterns and shapes.
4. Steps for Colouring Patterns:
   • Identify the shapes in the pattern.
   • Choose bright and matching colours.
   • Apply the colours neatly without crossing the lines.
5. Examples of Coloured Patterns:
   • A row of coloured triangles (e.g., red, yellow, green).
   • Circles and squares coloured alternately.
   • Zigzag patterns with two or more colours.
   • A flower design coloured with different shades.
   • Stripes of rectangles in rainbow colours.

Evaluation Questions Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. ______ means adding colours to shapes or designs.
   • a) Colouring
   • b) Drawing
   • c) Writing
   • d) Painting
2. Patterns are made up of repeated ______.
   • a) Shapes
   • b) Songs
   • c) Stories
   • d) Numbers
3. Bright colours make patterns look ______.
   • a) Beautiful
   • b) Ugly
   • c) Dull
   • d) Plain
4. A zigzag pattern can be coloured with ______ colours.
   • a) Two
   • b) One
   • c) No
   • d) Seven
5. Colouring a pattern neatly means not crossing the ______.
   • a) Lines
   • b) Colours
   • c) Shapes
   • d) Space
6. A row of red, blue, and yellow circles is an example of a ______.
   • a) Coloured pattern
   • b) Drawing
   • c) Line
   • d) Plain design
7. Colours help to make patterns more ______.
   • a) Attractive
   • b) Boring
   • c) Confusing
   • d) Invisible
8. Colouring tools include ______.
   • a) Crayons
   • b) Papers
   • c) Erasers
   • d) Rulers
9. A triangle has ______ sides.
   • a) Three
   • b) Four
   • c) Five
   • d) Six
10. Patterns of basic shapes are made of ______ shapes.
    • a) Simple
    • b) Complex
    • c) Mixed
    • d) Invisible

Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes Class Activity Discussion: 

1. What does colouring mean?
   • Colouring means adding colours to shapes or designs.
2. What is a pattern?
   • A repeated arrangement of shapes or designs.
3. Why do we add colours to patterns?
   • To make them look more attractive and beautiful.
4. What tools can we use for colouring?
   • Crayons, markers, and coloured pencils.
5. Can we use more than one colour in a pattern?
   • Yes, using many colours makes patterns interesting.
6. What should we avoid when colouring?
   • Avoid crossing the lines of the shapes.
7. What is a zigzag pattern?
   • A pattern made of connected triangles.
8. How do we choose colours for a pattern?
   • Use bright and matching colours.
9. Can we colour patterns of circles and squares?
   • Yes, they are fun to colour.
10. Where can we see coloured patterns?
    • On fabrics, walls, and gift wraps.

Presentation

Step 1:

The teacher revises the previous topic: “Designing Patterns Using Basic Shapes.”

Step 2:

The teacher introduces the new topic by showing examples of coloured patterns and explaining their importance.

Step 3:

Pupils share ideas about patterns they have seen. The teacher guides their observations and explains how to colour them.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display examples of coloured patterns.
• Demonstrate how to apply colours to shapes neatly.
• Provide pupils with templates of shapes for colouring.

Learners’ Activities

• Observe the teacher’s demonstration.
• Choose colours and apply them to patterns.
• Share their completed work with the class.

Evaluation Questions on Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

1. What is colouring?
2. Name three basic shapes used in patterns.
3. Why do we add colours to patterns?
4. What should you avoid when colouring?
5. Name two tools used for colouring.
6. What is a zigzag pattern made of?
7. How many colours can you use in a pattern?
8. Where do we see coloured patterns?
9. What is the importance of colouring neatly?
10. Can you create your own coloured pattern?

Conclusion

The teacher moves around to check pupils’ coloured patterns, providing constructive feedback and encouraging creativity.

Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

Colouring Patterns of Basic Shapes

Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes