Identification Of Common Objects: Names, colours, shapes and sizes of familiar objects for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Focal competence: Using a wide range of vocabulary
Curriculum Theme: Reading
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Respect; Communication; Creativity and Innovation; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Drawing different shapes of objects

Previous Lesson: Phonological Awareness: Middle and ending sounds in familiar words
Topic: Identification Of Common Objects
Subject Matter: Names, colours, shapes and sizes of familiar objects

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify the names of common objects in the classroom.
• State the colours of familiar objects.
• Recognise basic shapes of objects.
• Use simple words to describe the size of objects.

Affective Domain

• Participate actively in identifying and describing objects.
• Show interest in learning new words to describe things around them.

Psychomotor Domain

• Point to objects based on their descriptions.
• Orally describe familiar objects using two or more attributes (name, colour, shape, size).

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• A suitable English Studies textbook for Primary 1
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Approved publisher-neutral text
• Letter, word and picture cards
• Exercise books and pencils
• Simple objects in the classroom (e.g., a book, a bag, a pencil, a table, a chair, a ball)
• Flashcards showing different colours, shapes, and sizes

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils develop their vocabulary and observational skills by identifying and describing everyday objects. It lays a fundamental groundwork for effective communication and understanding of their environment. Mastering these descriptive words is essential for reading comprehension and expressing ideas clearly.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should be able to recognise some letters of the alphabet and have a basic understanding of spoken English words.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Identification Of Common Objects

Names of Common Objects

Common objects around us have names. We use these names to talk about them.

1. Book
2. Pencil
3. Bag
4. Table
5. Chair
6. Door
7. Window
8. Ball

Colours of Objects

Objects have different colours. We use colour words to describe them.

1. Red
2. Blue
3. Green
4. Yellow
5. Black
6. White
7. Brown

Shapes of Objects

Objects also have different shapes. Some common shapes are:

1. Circle (e.g., a ball, a clock)
2. Square (e.g., a window pane, a box)
3. Triangle (e.g., a slice of pizza, a party hat)
4. Rectangle (e.g., a book, a door, a table)

Sizes of Objects

We use words to describe how big or small objects are.

1. Big
2. Small
3. Long
4. Short

Describing Objects

We can describe objects by using their names, colours, shapes, and sizes together.

1. The ball is red and round (circle).
2. My book is big and blue.
3. The pencil is long and yellow.
4. The table is brown and rectangular.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation, Individual Practice

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to name a few objects they see in the classroom. The teacher then tells them that today they will learn to describe these objects using more words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and name some objects they see.

Learning Point: Prior knowledge activation

Step 2: Introduction of Object Names

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Naming/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows various common objects (e.g., book, pencil, bag) one by one and clearly states their names. Pupils repeat the names after the teacher.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the objects and repeat their names clearly.

Learning Point: Names of objects

Step 3: Introduction of Colours

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Recognition/Vocabulary Building

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows colour flashcards and objects of different colours (e.g., a red book, a blue bag). The teacher names each colour and asks pupils to identify objects of that colour in the classroom.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify colours and point to objects with those colours.

Learning Point: Common colours

Step 4: Introduction of Shapes

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Visual Recognition/Concept Formation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows shape flashcards (circle, square, triangle, rectangle) and points to objects in the classroom that have these shapes (e.g., clock for circle, window for square). The teacher explains each shape simply.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the shapes and identify corresponding objects.

Learning Point: Basic shapes

Step 5: Introduction of Sizes

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Comparative Description

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows two objects of different sizes (e.g., a big book and a small book) and introduces the words “big” and “small.” The teacher asks pupils to compare other objects using these words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils compare objects and use “big” and “small” to describe them.

Learning Point: Words for size

Step 6: Combining Attributes to Describe Objects

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Description/Application

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher picks an object (e.g., a red, small, round ball) and describes it using its name, colour, and shape/size. The teacher then asks pupils to describe other objects using two or more attributes.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice describing objects in the classroom using multiple words.

Learning Point: Describing objects

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. What is the name of this object? (Teacher shows a pencil)
2. What colour is the classroom door?
3. What shape is the clock on the wall?
4. Describe your school bag using two words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Object description ability

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on names, colours, shapes, and sizes of objects into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Notes on objects

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that they can now describe many objects around them using names, colours, shapes, and sizes. The teacher encourages them to practice describing things at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the summary.

Learning Point: Object identification skills

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Look around your home and describe five different objects. Write their names and two words to describe each one (e.g., colour, size, or shape).

1. My bed is ________ and ________.
2. The television is ________ and ________.
3. My plate is ________ and ________.
4. The spoon is ________ and ________.
5. My toy car is ________ and ________.

Lesson Keywords

• Object – a thing that can be seen and touched
• Name – what something is called
• Colour – the look of something, like red or blue
• Shape – the outline or form of something, like circle or square
• Size – how big or small something is
• Describe – to say what something is like

Differentiation

Support for weaker learners: Provide picture cards with labels for names, colours, shapes, and sizes. Allow them to point and use single words first before combining. Use more repetition and simple “What is this?” “What colour?” questions.

Extension for faster learners: Encourage them to describe objects using three or more attributes. Ask them to create simple sentences about objects or draw an object and label its colour and shape.

Suggested Lesson Videos

You can find helpful videos on identifying and describing objects by searching on YouTube for: Primary 1 identify describe objects English

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather a variety of common classroom objects and prepare flashcards for colours, shapes, and size words. Introduce each attribute (name, colour, shape, size) separately with clear examples and repetition. Encourage active participation by asking pupils to identify and describe objects they see. During Step 6, guide pupils to combine attributes gradually. For example, start with “This is a book. It is red.” then progress to “This is a big, red book.” Ensure all pupils have a chance to speak. The Board Summary should be copied by pupils in Step 8, serving as their study notes. Check for understanding throughout the lesson, especially during the evaluation, and provide immediate feedback.