Free Preschool Lesson Plan

I. Introduction:

Today's lesson will focus on introducing preschoolers to shapes and colors through interactive activities and games. This lesson aims to engage young learners in a fun and hands-on exploration of fundamental concepts in early childhood education. It is designed to support cognitive development, language skills, and fine motor abilities.

II. Objectives:

1. To identify and name basic shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.

2. To recognize primary colors including red, blue, and yellow.

3. To practice fine motor skills through hands-on activities involving cutting, gluing, and molding.

4. To foster creativity and self-expression through art and play.

5. To encourage social interaction and cooperative play among preschoolers.

III. Materials Needed:

• Colorful construction paper in various colors

• Child-safe scissors

• Non-toxic glue sticks

• Crayons or markers

• Shape flashcards or picture cards

• Sorting bowls or containers

• Playdough in various colors

• Large paper or poster board for collages

• Storybook: "The Shape of Things" by Dayle Ann Dodds

• Child-safe playdough tools (rolling pins, cookie cutters)

• Healthy snacks in primary colors (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, bananas)

• Music for songs (optional)

IV. Circle Time:

• Welcome Song: "Hello, Friends!" (Sing to the tune of "Frère Jacques")

  • Lyrics: "Hello, friends! Hello, friends! How are you? How are you? Let's all clap together, let's all clap together, now it's time to play, now it's time to play!"

• Review shapes and colors using flashcards or picture cards. Show each card and ask the children to name the shape and color.

  • Shapes: Circle, Square, Triangle, Rectangle

  • Colors: Red, Blue, Yellow

• Introduce the concept of sorting by shape and color, using real objects or pictures to demonstrate.

• Encourage children to participate in discussions and share their observations.

V. Art Activity:

• Activity Title: Shape Collage

  • Provide children with colorful construction paper and safe scissors. Pre-cut some shapes for children who may need assistance.

  • Demonstrate how to cut out shapes from the paper or provide pre-cut shapes.

  • Encourage children to arrange and glue the shapes onto a larger piece of paper to create a collage.

  • Ask questions like, "What shape is this?" and "What color is that?" to reinforce learning.

  • Display the finished collages in the classroom to celebrate the children's creativity.

VI. Snack Time:

• Provide snacks in primary colors, such as sliced strawberries (red), blueberries (blue), and banana slices (yellow).

• Encourage children to identify the colors of their snacks before eating, fostering color recognition and vocabulary development.

• Promote healthy eating habits by discussing the nutritional value of the snacks.

VII. Outdoor Play:

• Activity Title: Shape Hunt

  • Hide colorful shape cutouts around the playground or outdoor area.

  • Encourage children to explore and find the hidden shapes, naming each shape as they discover them.

  • Organize a group activity where children sort the shapes they found by color and shape.

  • Promote physical activity and gross motor skills while reinforcing shape recognition.

VIII. Storytime:

• Read a story about shapes and colors, such as "The Shape of Things" by Dayle Ann Dodds.

• Engage children in interactive storytelling by encouraging them to identify shapes and colors in the illustrations.

• Facilitate discussions about the importance of shapes and colors in everyday life, connecting the story to real-world experiences.

• Ask open-ended questions like, "Can you find a shape in this picture?" and "What color is this object?"

IX. Fine Motor Skills Activity:

• Activity Title: Playdough Creations

  • Provide playdough in various colors and child-safe tools such as rolling pins and cookie cutters.

  • Encourage children to roll, pinch, and mold the playdough to create shapes of their choice.

  • Support children in developing fine motor skills and creativity while reinforcing shape and color concepts.

  • Create a "playdough gallery" where children can display their creations and explain their designs to the class.

X. Closing Circle:

• Review the shapes and colors learned throughout the day, reinforcing key vocabulary.

• Reflect on the day's activities by asking children what their favorite part of the day was.

• Encourage children to share their thoughts and feelings about what they learned.

• Sing a goodbye song together, such as "Goodbye, See You Soon!" (Sing to the tune of "London Bridge Is Falling Down")

  • Lyrics: "Goodbye, friends, see you soon, see you soon, see you soon. Goodbye, friends, see you soon, I'll see you next time!"

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