Fun with Shapes and Colours Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Sex: Mixed
Topic: Drawing and Colouring
Sub-topic: Basic Shapes and Colours
Duration: 1 Hour
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify basic shapes (circle, square, triangle).
- Recognize primary colours (red, blue, yellow).
- Draw and colour basic shapes correctly.
- Demonstrate creativity in their drawings.
Key Words:
- Shapes
- Colours
- Draw
- Colour
Set Induction:
Start by showing colourful pictures and asking the pupils what they see in the pictures to grab their attention.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils are familiar with colours and shapes from their everyday environment.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Coloured pencils or crayons
- Drawing paper
- Flashcards of shapes and colours
- Picture books
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss familiar objects around them that have different shapes and colours (e.g., a ball, a book, a triangle road sign).
Embedded Core Skills:
- Observation
- Creativity
- Fine motor skills
- Colour recognition
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 1
- Basic Arts for Primary Schools
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Coloured pencils or crayons
- Drawing paper
Content Explanation:
- Basic Shapes:
- Circle: A round shape with no corners. Example: a ball.
- Square: A shape with four equal sides and four corners. Example: a book.
- Triangle: A shape with three sides and three corners. Example: a slice of pizza.
- Primary Colours:
- Red: Example: a red apple.
- Blue: Example: the blue sky.
- Yellow: Example: the yellow sun.
- Drawing and Colouring:
- Draw each shape on the paper.
- Colour each shape with the correct primary colour.
Questions:
- A _______ is round with no corners. a. square b. triangle c. circle d. rectangle
- A _______ has four equal sides. a. triangle b. square c. circle d. oval
- The sun is usually _______. a. blue b. red c. yellow d. green
- A book is often _______ in shape. a. circle b. square c. triangle d. star
- The sky is _______. a. red b. blue c. yellow d. green
- A slice of pizza is shaped like a _______. a. circle b. square c. triangle d. rectangle
- A ball is usually _______. a. circle b. square c. triangle d. hexagon
- A _______ has three sides. a. circle b. square c. triangle d. rectangle
- An apple is often _______. a. blue b. red c. yellow d. black
- A triangle has _______ corners. a. four b. three c. two d. five
Class Activity Discussion:
- Q: What shape is a ball? A: A ball is a circle.
- Q: How many sides does a square have? A: A square has four sides.
- Q: What colour is the sky? A: The sky is blue.
- Q: What shape is a book? A: A book is a square.
- Q: How many corners does a triangle have? A: A triangle has three corners.
- Q: What colour is a banana? A: A banana is yellow.
- Q: What shape is a slice of pizza? A: A slice of pizza is a triangle.
- Q: What colour is an apple? A: An apple is red.
- Q: How many sides does a triangle have? A: A triangle has three sides.
- Q: What colour is the sun? A: The sun is yellow.
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Introduction to Colours”.
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Drawing and Colouring Basic Shapes”.
Step 3: The teacher shows flashcards of shapes and primary colours, then draws shapes on the board and colours them while explaining.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Display flashcards of shapes and colours.
- Draw shapes on the board.
- Demonstrate how to colour the shapes.
Learners’ Activities:
- Observe the teacher.
- Identify shapes and colours from flashcards.
- Draw and colour shapes on their papers.
Assessment:
10 Evaluation Questions:
- What shape has no corners?
- Name a shape with four equal sides.
- What colour is the sun?
- How many sides does a triangle have?
- What shape is a slice of pizza?
- What colour is the sky?
- What shape is a book?
- Name a primary colour.
- How many corners does a triangle have?
- What colour is an apple?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work, providing feedback and necessary corrections.