Preschool lesson plan Rainbow colours are a fun and engaging topic for preschool children, sparking interest and creativity! This lesson is designed to engage young children in learning about the seven vibrant colours of the rainbow using interactive and experiential learning. Upon completion of this lesson, kids will not just be able to identify and name the colours but also relate them to items in the real world.
Grade Level: Preschool (3-5 years old)
Time: 45-60 minutes
Theme: Colours of the Rainbow
Objective:
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Recognize and name primary and secondary colours.
- Sort objects according to colour.
- Create a rainbow art project.
Materials Needed:
- Book: “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr.
- Coloured objects (e.g., pom-poms, blocks, buttons, or toys)
- Sorting bowls or trays
- Finger paints (red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple)
- White paper or a rainbow template
- Chart paper and markers
- Colour flashcards (optional)
- Music player and a colour-themed song (e.g., “The Rainbow Song”)
Lesson Outline
- Introduction (10 minutes)
Greetings and Warm-Up:
Gather the children in a circle and sing a hello song to start the lesson.
Example: “Hello, hello, how are you? Hello, hello, it’s nice to see you!”
Discussion:
Ask the children:
- “What is your favourite colour?”
- “Where do we see colours in our world?”
Show a rainbow picture or chart and demonstrate the colours of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple).
- Main Activities (30 minutes)
- Activity 1: Story Time (10 minutes)
- Read “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” by Bill Martin Jr.
- As you read, have the children point out the colour of the animals.
- After reading, review the colours mentioned in the book.
- Activity 2: Color Sorting (10 minutes)
- Place coloured objects (such as pom-poms, blocks, or buttons) in the centre.
- Give each child a sorting dish or tray and have them put the objects away by colour.
- Have them state the colours when they sort.
- Activity 3: Rainbow Art Project (10 minutes)
- Issue each child white paper or a rainbow template.
- Have them finger-paint a rainbow.
- Encourage them to name the colours as they paint.
- Wrap-Up and Assessment (10 minutes)
Review and Reflection:
- Gather the children into a circle.
- Ask:
- “What colours did we learn today?”
- “What was your favourite part of the lesson?”
Sing a Song:
- Sing “The Rainbow Song” or “I Can Sing a Rainbow” to reinforce the colours.
Assessment:
- Observe children during activities to determine if they can:
- Identify and name colours correctly.
- Sort things by colour.
- Add to the art project.
Extensions (Optional)
- Science Experiment: Mix primary colours (blue + yellow = green, red + yellow = orange, etc.) to show how secondary colours are made.
- Outdoor Activity: Go on a “colour hunt” outside and find objects that are each colour of the rainbow.
- Homework: Ask children to bring an object at home that is a particular colour and tell the class about it the next day.
Key Vocabulary:
- Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
- Rainbow, sort, match
Differentiation
- For younger students: Highlight basic colours (red, yellow, blue) and provide more hands-on support during activities.
- For more advanced students: Introduce colour mixing or ask them to sort by tones (e.g., light blue vs. dark blue).
