Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Creativity
Curriculum Theme: Creativity
Previous Lesson: Drawing and Colouring Simple Shapes
Topic: FREE EXPRESSION: DRAWING AND COLOURING OBJECTS OF CHOICE
Subject Matter: FREE EXPRESSION. Weekly focus: Free Expression: Drawing and Colouring Objects of Choice.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

Identify familiar objects they would like to draw.
Name the object they have chosen to draw.

Affective Domain

Express their ideas and choices confidently through drawing.
Show enjoyment in drawing and colouring freely.

Psychomotor Domain

Draw any object of their choice independently.
Colour their chosen object neatly within the lines.

Share their drawings with classmates.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
Early Childhood Care and Education resources
Suitable early-years creativity workbook

Instructional Materials

Scrapbooks or drawing paper
Pencils
Crayons (various colours)
Erasers
Chart showing simple drawings of common objects (e.g., house, tree, ball, flower)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson encourages young children to express themselves creatively by choosing what they want to draw and colour. It helps develop their imagination, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and builds confidence in their artistic abilities, which are essential for holistic development at this age.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify common objects around them and have had previous experience with simple drawing and colouring activities.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

FREE EXPRESSION: DRAWING AND COLOURING OBJECTS OF CHOICE

Free expression in drawing means you get to draw whatever you like! It’s about using your imagination to create pictures of things you see, things you like, or even things you imagine.

Today, we will choose any object we want to draw and then colour it beautifully. Think about things you see every day:

A house
A tree
A car
A flower
A ball
A person (like yourself or a friend)
The sun or moon

Remember to hold your pencil and crayon correctly. Draw your chosen object carefully, and then colour it neatly, staying inside the lines.

Key Words

Draw – to make a picture with a pencil or crayon.
Colour – to fill in a drawing with different colours.
Object – a thing you can see or touch.
Choice – picking what you want.
Express – to show your feelings or ideas.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

The teacher should:

Display a chart with simple, clear drawings of various common objects (e.g., a simple house, a round ball, a stick figure, a flower).
Demonstrate how to draw one simple object (e.g., a house) step-by-step on the board or a large paper, then show how to colour it neatly.

Drawing and Colouring Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Lyrics:

What to draw, what to draw?
Anything I like, hurrah!
A big house or a little tree,
Something special, just for me.
Draw it gently, draw it slow,
Then with colours, watch it grow!

Actions:

“What to draw, what to draw?” – Look around, point to head.
“Anything I like, hurrah!” – Clap hands.
“A big house or a little tree,” – Make a big shape with hands, then a small shape.
“Something special, just for me.” – Point to self.
“Draw it gently, draw it slow,” – Make drawing motions with finger in the air.
“Then with colours, watch it grow!” – Make colouring motions.

How to use the rhyme: Sing this rhyme to encourage pupils to think about what they want to draw and to remind them to draw and colour carefully.

Watch and Get Ideas

Let’s watch a short video to get some ideas for simple objects we can draw and colour. Remember, you can choose any object you like!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj2V-o-s8-0

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Greeting/Recalling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them what they remember about their last creativity lesson (drawing and colouring shapes). The teacher then introduces today’s topic: “Today, we are going to be artists! You will get to draw and colour anything you choose!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and recall previous lesson activities. They listen attentively to the new topic.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and ready for the lesson.

Step 2: Discussion and Brainstorming

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Encouraging Expression

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils, “What are some things you like to draw? What objects do you see every day that you could draw?” The teacher shows the chart of simple objects to give ideas and encourages pupils to share their thoughts. “You can draw a house, a tree, a car, a flower, or even a ball!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name different objects they would like to draw or have seen. They look at the chart for inspiration.

Learning Point: Pupils brainstorm ideas and identify objects for drawing.

Step 3: Teacher Demonstration

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to draw one simple object (e.g., a house) step-by-step on the board or a large paper, explaining each line. “First, a square for the wall, then a triangle for the roof…” Then, the teacher shows how to choose colours and colour neatly within the lines. The teacher reminds them to hold their pencils and crayons properly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch carefully as the teacher demonstrates drawing and colouring. They observe how to hold the tools.

Learning Point: Pupils observe the process of drawing and colouring an object.

Step 4: Rhyme and Reinforcement

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Singing/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Drawing and Colouring Rhyme” with actions. This reinforces the idea of choosing what to draw and colouring carefully. The teacher also shows the video for additional inspiration.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing along with the teacher, performing the actions. They watch the video to get more ideas.

Learning Point: Pupils are motivated and reminded of the lesson focus through song and visual examples.

Step 5: Guided Practice

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guiding/Supervising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes drawing paper/scrapbooks, pencils, and crayons. The teacher walks around, providing individual guidance, encouraging pupils to start drawing their chosen object, and offering help where needed. “What will you draw today, [Pupil’s Name]? That’s a great choice!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pick up their materials, choose an object, and begin to draw it on their paper with teacher guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils begin the practical activity of drawing their chosen object.

Step 6: Independent Activity

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Facilitating/Observing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher allows pupils to continue drawing and colouring their chosen objects independently. The teacher observes their progress, offers encouragement, and reminds them to colour neatly. “Remember to use bright colours and stay inside the lines!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils continue to draw and colour their chosen objects, focusing on neatness and completing their work.

Learning Point: Pupils develop independence in drawing and colouring.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

“Show me the object you drew.”
“What did you choose to draw?”
“Did you colour neatly?”
“Tell me about your drawing.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally, show their drawings to the teacher and classmates, and explain what they drew.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson by presenting their free expression drawings.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Praising/Organising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their wonderful drawings and colouring. “You all did a fantastic job expressing yourselves today!” The teacher instructs pupils to pack up their materials neatly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils tidy up their workspaces and put away their materials.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson positively and practise tidiness.

Lesson Keywords

Draw – to make a picture using lines and shapes.
Colour – to add different shades to a drawing.
Object – a visible and tangible thing.
Choice – the act of selecting or deciding.
Express – to communicate thoughts or feelings.
Create – to make something new.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who find it difficult, the teacher can provide simpler object outlines to trace, offer hand-over-hand guidance, or suggest very simple shapes like a circle for a ball. Encourage them to just make marks and enjoy the process.
Extension: For pupils who finish quickly or show advanced skills, encourage them to draw more than one object, add details to their drawing (e.g., windows on a house, leaves on a tree), or draw a simple background for their chosen object. They could also be asked to tell a short story about their drawing.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Prepare all drawing materials (paper, pencils, crayons, erasers) beforehand and ensure each child has enough space to work comfortably. Emphasize that there is no “wrong” way to draw when it comes to free expression; the focus is on the child’s choice and effort. Encourage every attempt and praise effort over perfection. Walk around constantly to offer individual encouragement and gentle guidance, especially on holding pencils/crayons and colouring within lines. Observe pupils’ fine motor skills and their ability to express their ideas. Their ability to choose an object and attempt to draw it, along with their effort in colouring, shows their understanding.