Recognizing Colors and Shapes Physical Development Nursery One Second Term Week 8
Detailed Lesson Plan: Physical Development Nursery One Second Term Week 8
Subject: Physical Development
Class: Nursery One
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 3 years
Topic: Recognizing Colors and Shapes
Sub-Topic: Matching and Building Blocks
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Recognize different colors and shapes.
- Sort and match shapes correctly to their colors.
- Build meaningful structures using building blocks.
Keywords
- Colors
- Shapes
- Blocks
- Match
- Build
Set Induction
The teacher displays colorful building blocks and asks the pupils, “Can you name the colors and shapes you see?” The teacher builds a simple structure and demonstrates how the blocks match by color and shape.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have seen colors and shapes in their toys and books. They may already recognize basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Soft toy blocks of different shapes and colors.
- Wooden blocks.
- Colored markers.
- Cardboards for creating traced outlines.
- Printable worksheets.
- Safe play area.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reminds pupils of previous activities where they identified basic colors and shapes in their environment.
Embedded Core Skills
- Digital literacy.
- Creativity and imagination.
- Communication and collaboration.
- Hand-eye coordination.
Cross-Curricular Links
- Science: Shapes in the natural world.
- Numeracy: Counting shapes and colors.
Learning Materials
- Building blocks of various shapes and colors.
- Printable worksheets for matching activities.
Reference Books and Websites
- Lagos State Early Childhood Education Scheme of Work.
- Websites:
Instructional Materials
- Soft toy blocks.
- Wooden blocks.
- Colored markers.
- Cardboard templates.
Content
Definition and Explanation
- Colors: Colors are how we see and describe light, such as red, blue, and yellow.
- Shapes: Shapes are outlines or forms of objects, like circles, squares, or triangles.
- Matching: Putting things together that look the same based on their color or shape.
- Building Blocks: Blocks used for stacking and creating structures.
- Sorting: Organizing things into groups based on their similarities.
Examples of Activities
- Matching red blocks to red outlines.
- Sorting shapes into circles, squares, and triangles.
- Building a house using blocks of different colors.
- Counting the number of blocks used in a structure.
- Creating patterns with blocks, like alternating colors.
Learning Activities
Activity 1: Sorting and Matching
- Task: Pupils pair each building block to its corresponding color and shape outline.
- Objective: To enhance recognition and classification skills.
- Teacher’s Role: Demonstrate how to match a red square block to a red square outline.
- Pupils’ Role: Work in pairs to sort and match the blocks correctly.
Activity 2: Building Structures
- Task: Pupils work in small groups to build a meaningful structure (e.g., a house) using blocks.
- Objective: To foster teamwork and creativity.
- Teacher’s Role: Provide guidance and encourage collaboration.
- Pupils’ Role: Build and align blocks to match a traced outline or create their own designs.
Activity 3: Printable Worksheet
- Task: Pupils use a worksheet to trace shapes and color them.
- Objective: Develop hand-eye coordination and reinforce knowledge of shapes and colors.
- Teacher’s Role: Distribute worksheets and guide pupils in tracing and coloring.
- Pupils’ Role: Trace shapes and use colored markers to complete the activity.
Health Tips
- Pupils should wash their hands immediately after the activities.
Class Activity Discussion: FAQs
- What is a color?
Answer: A way to describe things we see, like red or blue. - What is a shape?
Answer: How something looks, like a circle or square. - What is matching?
Answer: Putting things that look the same together. - Name one shape you know.
Answer: Triangle. - Why do we sort shapes?
Answer: To organize them. - How do we build with blocks?
Answer: By stacking them together. - What color is this block? (Teacher holds a block).
Answer: (Pupils answer based on observation). - What do we call a group of blocks that look the same?
Answer: A match. - What can we build with blocks?
Answer: A house or tower. - Why is it important to wash your hands after playing?
Answer: To stay clean and healthy.
(Include 5 more FAQs).
Evaluation
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
- A ______ is a square-shaped block.
a) Red b) Blue c) Triangle d) None of the above - A ______ is round like a ball.
a) Circle b) Square c) Rectangle d) Triangle - Sorting means putting ______ things together.
a) Same b) Different c) Big d) Small - A block that is blue in color should be placed on a ______ outline.
a) Red b) Blue c) Yellow d) Green - Building blocks help us learn about ______ and ______.
a) Shapes and sizes b) Animals and plants c) Air and water d) None of the above
(Include 10 more questions).
Evaluation Questions
- What is a color?
- Name one color you used today.
- What is the shape of your block?
- How do you match blocks to outlines?
- Why do we build with blocks?
(Include 5 more questions).
Conclusion
The teacher supervises the activities, ensuring all pupils participate. Feedback is given on how well they matched, sorted, and built structures with the blocks.
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