Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before the lesson, ensure you have enough uncoloured shirt outlines for each pupil, along with red and blue crayons. The central idea is for pupils to correctly identify a shirt, recognise red and blue, and practice proper crayon grip while colouring within the lines. Observe carefully how pupils hold their crayons and guide them gently to correct their grip. Successful learning will be evident when pupils can identify the shirt and colours, and make an effort to colour neatly using the specified colours.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Creativity
Curriculum Theme: Creativity
Previous Lesson:
Topic: Colouring a Shirt
Subject Matter: Colouring a Shirt
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify a shirt when shown a picture or a real one.
- Recognise and name the colours red and blue.
Affective Domain
- Show interest and enjoyment in colouring activities.
- Listen attentively to instructions for colouring.
Psychomotor Domain
- Grip a crayon properly using their thumb and first two fingers.
- Colour an uncoloured shirt outline using red and blue crayons, attempting to stay within the lines.
Social Domain
- Participate in group activities like singing a song about colours.
- Share colouring materials if working in small groups.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3.
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources on creative arts.
Instructional Materials
- Picture of an uncoloured shirt (one for each pupil).
- Real shirt (optional, for demonstration).
- Red crayons.
- Blue crayons.
- Picture of an uncoloured car (for individual assessment/application).
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps Pre-School Level 3 pupils develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and colour recognition. Colouring a familiar object like a shirt allows them to express creativity while practicing important pre-writing skills and following simple instructions, which are crucial for their overall development.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can hold a crayon and may have seen different colours before. They are also familiar with wearing shirts.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
Colouring a Shirt
A shirt is an item of clothing we wear on the upper part of our body. We can colour shirts with many different colours.
Today, we will colour a shirt using two special colours: Red and Blue.
- Red: Like a ripe tomato, or some apples.
- Blue: Like the sky on a sunny day, or the ocean.
When we colour, we hold the crayon properly and try to colour inside the lines to make our picture neat and beautiful.
Key Words
- Shirt – A piece of clothing worn on the upper body.
- Red – A primary colour, like blood or fire.
- Blue – A primary colour, like the sky or sea.
- Colour – To fill an area with a specific colour.
Colouring Rhyme
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Colour, colour, little shirt,
Make it bright and keep it neat.
Red and blue, so bright and bold,
A pretty story to be told.
Colour, colour, little shirt,
No more white, no more dirt!
Actions: Point to a shirt, make colouring motions, point to red and blue crayons, clap hands.
Watch and Learn Colours with Shirts
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Begin by showing a real shirt or a large picture of a shirt and asking pupils what it is. Introduce the colours red and blue by showing the crayons and asking pupils to name them. Point out other red and blue objects in the classroom. Explain the importance of colouring neatly within the lines.
What to show or demonstrate: Hold a crayon correctly (tripod grip) and demonstrate how to colour gently and evenly within the lines of a shirt outline. Show how to switch between red and blue for different parts of the shirt.
How to use the rhyme/song: Sing the “Colouring Rhyme” together with the pupils. Use the suggested actions to make it engaging and help them remember the colours and the idea of neat colouring. Repeat it a few times.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to see different coloured shirts. Play the video “Learn Colors with Shirt”. Ask pupils to identify the red and blue shirts they see in the video and repeat the colour names.
What to watch for: Observe pupils’ crayon grip, their ability to identify red and blue, and their attempt to colour within the lines. Provide individual guidance and encouragement as needed.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
- Play-based Learning
- Demonstration
- Guided Practice
- Songs and Rhymes
- Picture Talk
- Practical Activity
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads a short welcome song. The teacher then asks pupils what they are wearing and shows a picture of a shirt, asking, “What is this?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and identify the shirt.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the topic of shirts.
Step 2: Identifying a Shirt
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Observation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a real shirt (if available) or a large picture of an uncoloured shirt. The teacher asks, “What do we call this?” and discusses where we wear shirts and what they are for.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the shirt and share simple ideas about wearing shirts.
Learning Point: Pupils correctly identify a shirt.
Step 3: Identifying Red and Blue Colours
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Colour Recognition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up a red crayon and asks, “What colour is this?” The teacher repeats this with a blue crayon. The teacher then asks pupils to point to anything red or blue in the classroom.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name “red” and “blue” and point to red/blue objects in the classroom.
Learning Point: Pupils recognise and name red and blue colours.
Step 4: Demonstrating Proper Crayon Grip
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Fine Motor Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the correct way to hold a crayon (tripod grip: thumb, index finger, and middle finger). The teacher guides pupils to practice holding their crayons correctly.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher and practice holding their crayons properly.
Learning Point: Pupils learn and practice proper crayon grip.
Step 5: Guided Colouring of a Shirt
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes uncoloured shirt outlines and red and blue crayons to each pupil. The teacher demonstrates colouring a section of the shirt with red, then another section with blue, encouraging pupils to stay within the lines. The teacher walks around, providing individual guidance.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils begin to colour their shirt outlines using red and blue crayons, following the teacher’s demonstration and guidance.
Learning Point: Pupils apply proper grip and colour a shirt with red and blue.
Step 6: Rhyme and Video Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Engagement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Colouring Rhyme” with actions. Afterwards, the teacher plays the “Learn Colors with Shirt” video, encouraging pupils to identify the red and blue shirts shown.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions and watch the video, pointing out red and blue shirts.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce colour recognition and the concept of colouring through song and visual aids.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “What did we colour today?” (Show a picture of a shirt).
- “Show me the red crayon.”
- “Show me the blue crayon.”
- “Show me your coloured shirt.”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Closure/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their effort and beautiful colouring. The teacher reminds them to always hold their crayons properly and colour neatly. The teacher may assign colouring a picture of a car (using red and blue) as individual practice or homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, clean up their materials, and prepare for the next activity.
Learning Point: Pupils feel encouraged and understand the importance of neat work.
Lesson Keywords
- Shirt – A piece of clothing for the upper body.
- Red – A bright colour, like a stop sign.
- Blue – A cool colour, like the sky.
- Colour – To fill a drawing with colours.
- Crayon – A stick of coloured wax used for drawing and colouring.
Differentiation
- Support: For pupils struggling with crayon grip, provide hand-over-hand guidance. Offer shirt outlines with thicker lines for easier colouring within boundaries. Allow pupils to choose just one colour if two is too challenging.
- Extension: Encourage pupils who finish quickly to draw simple patterns on their coloured shirts. Ask them to identify other objects in the classroom that are red or blue. The individual work on colouring a car can be given as an extension activity for those who have mastered colouring the shirt.
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