First Term Cultural and Creative Arts revision for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Revision
Focal competence: Consolidating the term’s stated competencies
Skills:

• Applying curriculum skills taught during the term

Previous Lesson: Making a simple craft with safe materials
Topic: Revision
Subject Matter: core term topics, taught skills, common misconceptions, revision exercises

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Recall core knowledge from the first term.
• Identify basic colours, shapes, and drawing elements.
• Recognise simple musical sounds and songs.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in revision exercises.
• Show willingness to correct identified misconceptions.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate basic drawing skills (e.g., lines, shapes).
• Perform simple craft activities (e.g., paper tearing, folding).
• Sing simple songs and imitate sounds.

Social Domain

• Collaborate with peers during group activities.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Cultural and Creative Arts for Primary 1 textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pupils’ classwork and approved learning materials
• Drawing materials (pencils, crayons, paper)
• Chart showing primary colours and basic shapes
• Examples of simple paper crafts
• Audio recordings of simple songs or sounds (optional)

Rationale for the Lesson

This revision lesson is important for consolidating the knowledge and skills acquired by pupils throughout the first term. It helps to reinforce understanding, address any learning gaps or misconceptions, and prepare pupils for future assessments. Effective revision ensures that foundational concepts in Cultural and Creative Arts are firmly grasped.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been taught various topics in Cultural and Creative Arts during the first term, including basic drawing, colours, shapes, music, and simple crafts.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Revision of First Term Cultural and Creative Arts Topics

1. Drawing Skills

Drawing involves making marks on a surface to create images. Basic drawing skills include:

1. Drawing different types of lines:
   1. Straight lines (horizontal, vertical)
   2. Curved lines
   3. Slanting lines
2. Drawing basic shapes:
   1. Circle
   2. Square
   3. Triangle
   4. Rectangle
3. Drawing simple objects using lines and shapes (e.g., a ball, a house, a tree).

2. Colours

Colours make our world beautiful. We learned about primary colours, which are the basic colours that cannot be made by mixing other colours.

1. The primary colours are:
   1. Red
   2. Yellow
   3. Blue
2. These colours can be used to colour drawings and crafts.

3. Shapes

Shapes are the outlines of objects. We see different shapes all around us.

1. Common shapes include:
   1. Circle (like a ball or clock)
   2. Square (like a dice or window)
   3. Triangle (like a slice of pizza or a roof)
   4. Rectangle (like a door or a book)

4. Music

Music involves sounds that are pleasant to hear. We learned about singing and identifying sounds.

1. Singing simple songs:
   1. Nursery rhymes
   2. Children’s songs
2. Identifying different sounds:
   1. Animal sounds (e.g., dog bark, cat meow)
   2. Sounds of musical instruments (e.g., drum, whistle)
   3. Sounds of nature (e.g., rain, wind)

5. Crafts

Crafts are activities where we make things with our hands. We practised simple paper crafts.

1. Basic paper craft techniques include:
   1. Tearing paper into different shapes
   2. Folding paper to make simple objects (e.g., a fan, a boat)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and informs them that today’s lesson will be a revision of all the topics taught in Cultural and Creative Arts during the first term. The teacher asks pupils to mention some topics they remember learning.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and mention topics like drawing, colours, and singing.

Learning Point: Recall of term’s topics

Step 2: Revision of Drawing Skills

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises drawing lines (straight, curved, slanting) and basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) by demonstrating on the board. The teacher then guides pupils to draw these in their notebooks or on drawing paper, correcting common errors like uneven lines.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration and practise drawing various lines and shapes in their notebooks.

Learning Point: Basic drawing skills

Step 3: Revision of Colours and Shapes

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Identification/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a chart of primary colours (red, yellow, blue) and basic shapes. The teacher asks pupils to identify each colour and shape, asking questions like “What colour is this?” or “What shape is this?”. The teacher also asks pupils to name objects that have these shapes or colours.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the colours and shapes shown, and name objects that match them.

Learning Point: Primary colours and shapes

Step 4: Revision of Music (Singing and Sounds)

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Auditory Practice/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing a familiar children’s song or nursery rhyme. The teacher then makes different sounds (e.g., clapping, tapping, imitating animal sounds) and asks pupils to identify them. If available, the teacher plays short audio clips of different sounds.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher and identify the sounds made or played.

Learning Point: Simple song and sound recognition

Step 5: Revision of Crafts (Paper Tearing and Folding)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates simple paper tearing to create shapes and basic paper folding (e.g., making a fan). The teacher guides pupils to practise these simple craft techniques using scrap paper, helping those who find it difficult.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration and practise tearing and folding paper.

Learning Point: Basic paper craft techniques

Step 6: Addressing Common Misconceptions

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Error Correction/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revisits any common errors or difficult areas observed during the term (e.g., confusing certain shapes, difficulty in drawing straight lines, or mixing up primary colours). The teacher provides further explanation and guided practice to correct these misconceptions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils ask questions about areas they find challenging and participate in corrective practice.

Learning Point: Correction of misconceptions

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. Name three primary colours.
2. Draw a circle and a square.
3. Sing a short children’s song.
4. What sound does a dog make?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Term’s knowledge assessment

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly recaps the main topics revised, commends the pupils for their participation, and encourages them to continue practising their creative skills at home. The teacher reminds them that Cultural and Creative Arts is about expressing themselves and having fun.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and give a final cheer.

Learning Point: Consolidation of learning

Lesson Keywords

• Revision – Reviewing past lessons.
• Drawing – Making pictures with lines and shapes.
• Colours – Red, Yellow, Blue (primary colours).
• Shapes – Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle.
• Music – Singing songs and listening to sounds.
• Crafts – Making things with hands, like paper tearing and folding.

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide extra individual attention during drawing and craft activities, offering simpler tasks or more direct guidance. Use flashcards for colour and shape identification. Encourage participation in group singing even if they are shy.

Extension for faster learners: Challenge them to draw more complex objects using basic shapes, identify more sounds, or create a simple folded paper animal.

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further visual learning, pupils and teachers can search on YouTube for:

• Primary 1 drawing for kids
• Primary colours for kids song
• Basic shapes for kids song

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have all necessary instructional materials, including drawing paper, pencils, crayons, a chart of primary colours and basic shapes, and scrap paper for craft activities. Review the topics covered in the first term to identify areas that might require more attention during revision. Begin by engaging pupils with a quick recall of previous topics to gauge their current understanding. During the revision steps, use clear demonstrations and encourage hands-on practice for drawing and crafts. For music, lead simple songs and sound identification games. Pay close attention to individual pupils’ responses and provide immediate feedback to correct any misconceptions. The evaluation questions should directly assess the core knowledge and skills revised. Encourage a fun and interactive learning environment to make the revision process enjoyable for the pupils.