What is the color wheel? The color wheel shows us how different colors are related to each other. The three main colors are red, blue, and yellow. These are called the primary colors. When we mix two primary colors, we get the secondary colors - orange, green, and purple.

For our hand prints, we are going to use primary and secondary colors from the color wheel. Here are the steps:

1. Wash your hands and dry them completely. This will help the paint stick well.

2. Choose 2-3 colors from the color wheel that you want to use. You can pick primary colors like red, blue, and yellow. Or you can pick secondary colors like orange, green, and purple.

3. Carefully pour a small amount of each color paint into separate trays or plates.

4. Gently press your hand into one color of paint, making sure to get paint on all parts of your hand.

5. Carefully press your painted hand onto the paper, making a handprint. Press down gently so all parts of your hand make an imprint.

6. Repeat with your other hand, using a different color of paint.

7. You can layer different color handprints on top of each other to create new color combinations.

8. Let your handprint paintings dry completely before displaying them.

Have fun exploring the color wheel and making your beautiful handprint artworks!

Teacher Lesson Plan: Handprint Paintings Using the Color Wheel

Objective: Students will create handprint paintings using primary and secondary colors from the color wheel.

Materials Needed:

• Paint in primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and secondary colors (orange, green, purple)

• Trays or plates for paint

• White paper or cardstock

• Paper towels or wet wipes for cleaning hands

Introduction (5-10 mins):

• Begin by introducing the color wheel to the class. Explain the three primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and how mixing two primary colors creates the secondary colors (orange, green, purple).

• Discuss how artists and designers use the color wheel to choose color combinations.

• Tell the students they will be using the color wheel to create handprint paintings today.

Demonstration (5-10 mins):

• Model the steps for making the handprint paintings:

1. Wash and dry hands thoroughly

2. Choose 2-3 colors from the color wheel

3. Pour small amounts of paint into trays

4. Gently press hand into paint, covering entire hand

5. Carefully press painted hand onto paper to make a handprint

6. Repeat with other hand using a different color

Activity (20-30 mins):

• Invite students to choose their paint colors and begin creating their handprint paintings.

• Encourage them to experiment with layering different color handprints.

• Provide assistance as needed, reminding them to wash and dry hands between color changes.

Wrap-Up (5-10 mins):

• Have students share their completed artworks and describe the color combinations they used.

• Reinforce the concepts of the color wheel and how artists use it for creative expression.

• Display the handprint paintings in the classroom.

1. First, let’s decide who will be the ice cream shop owner and who will be the customer. You can take turns being both!

2. The ice cream shop owner can stand behind the counter with different flavors of pretend ice cream (you can use colored paper or plasticine) and some cones or bowls.

3. The customer can come up to the counter and practice ordering their favorite flavor of pretend ice cream by saying “May I please have a scoop of chocolate/vanilla/strawberry/etc., in a cone/bowl?”

4. The shop owner should then pretend to scoop out the requested flavor onto a cone or into a bowl and serve it to the customer with a big smile!

5. After each turn, you can switch roles so that everyone has a chance to play both the shop owner and the customer.

6. Remember, when you’re playing as the customer, try using polite words like “please” and “thank you,” just like you would at a real ice cream store.

7. Have fun taking turns practicing ordering and serving different flavors of pretend ice cream! And don’t forget to use your imagination – maybe even create some special new flavors together!

When it’s time to finish playing, make sure everything is put away neatly for next time.

Teacher Instructions:1.Set up a designated area in the classroom for the ice cream stand dramatic play activity. Include a counter space (a table or desk works well), pretend ice cream flavors (colored paper or plasticine scoops), cones or bowls, and any additional props like play money or aprons.

1. Introduce the activity to the students by explaining that they will be taking turns playing as both the ice cream shop owner and customer, practicing ordering and serving different flavors of pretend ice cream.

2. Assign roles to pairs of students initially to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate in both roles.

3. Encourage students to use polite language when ordering and serving, such as “May I please have…” and “Thank you.”

4. Monitor the interactions between students during playtime, providing guidance on turn-taking, sharing, and using kind words with each other.

5. Offer prompts or suggestions for imaginative play, such as creating special new flavors together or coming up with creative ways to serve the ice cream.

6. Observe how each student engages with the activity – note their communication skills, creativity in role-playing, and ability to follow instructions.

7. After some time has passed, gather all students together for a brief discussion about their experience at the ice cream stand. Ask them what they enjoyed most about playing these roles and encourage them to share any new ideas they came up with during playtime.

8. Conclude the activity by having students help clean up the materials used in an organized manner so that everything is ready for future dramatic play sessions.

9. Reflect on how this activity helped reinforce social skills like communication, cooperation, and imagination while also integrating elements of math (counting scoops) into their play experience.

1. Pick up one of the color cards. Look closely at the color on the card.

2. Find the matching colored key on the xylophone.

3. Carefully place the color card on top of the matching colored key.

4. Gently tap the key with the card on it. Listen to the musical note.

5. Repeat steps 2-5 with the other color cards, matching each one to the correct key color.

6. Once all the cards are placed, try playing a song by tapping the keys with the cards on them.

7. If a card is not on the right key, pick it up and try again to find the matching color.

8. Take turns with your classmates placing the cards on the xylophone keys.

9. Have fun making music by playing the xylophone with the color cards!

Remember to be gentle with the xylophone and take turns so everyone gets a chance. If you need help, raise your hand and the teacher will assist you.

Teacher Instructions:

Gather the students around the xylophone. Explain that they will be learning to match the colors on the xylophone keys to the color cards.

1. Show the students the xylophone and point out the different colored keys - red, blue, yellow, green, etc.

2. Hold up one of the laminated color cards and ask the students to identify the matching color on the xylophone. Have them come up and place the card on the corresponding key.

3. Repeat this process with the other color cards, encouraging the students to match the colors correctly.

4. Once all the color cards are placed, have the students gently tap the keys, making music by playing the matched colors.

5. Mix up the color cards and have the students take turns coming up and placing the cards on the correct keys.

6. Provide praise and encouragement as the students learn to correctly match the colors.

   Materials Needed:

   • Xylophone with colored keys (e.g. red, blue, yellow, green)

   • Printed and laminated color cards matching the xylophone key colors

   • Velcro or adhesive to attach the color cards to the xylophone

   
   

1. Look at the reading passage with colorful block letters your teacher gives you.

2. Each person will take turns to read one word from the passage.

3. Read your word out loud clearly and slowly so everyone can hear.

4. Use the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple - to read each word.

5. After you read your word, pass the reading to the next person in your group.

6. Continue taking turns until all words have been read aloud by everyone in your group.

7. Encourage each other and help if someone needs assistance with a word.

8. When finished, give yourselves a round of applause for great teamwork!

The main points for students to remember are:

• Take turns reading one word at a time

• Use different colors for each word following the rainbow order

• Read clearly and slowly

Teacher Instructions

1. Prepare colorful block letter cards with words from a simple passage or story. Use the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple.

2. Divide students into small groups of 3-4 members each.

3. Distribute one set of block letter cards to each group.

4. Explain to students that they will take turns reading aloud one word at a time using different colored blocks following the rainbow order.

5. Model how to read a word clearly and show how to pass the card to the next student after reading.

6. Encourage students to support each other and help if someone struggles with a word during their turn.

7. Monitor each group’s progress and provide assistance as needed while ensuring all students have opportunities to participate.

8. Remind students about taking turns, using different colors for each word, and working together cooperatively within their groups.

9. Celebrate successful completion by having groups share their favorite part of the passage or story they read together.

10. Praise students for their teamwork and effort throughout the activity.

1. Add a small amount of liquid starch to the glue. The starch will help the glue turn into slime.

2. Use your fingers to mix the glue and starch together. Keep mixing and kneading until the mixture turns into a stretchy, gooey slime.

Changing the Color:

1. Before mixing the glue and starch, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the glue.

2. Mix the color in really well until the slime is the color you want.

3. Try making different colored slimes by using different food coloring colors.

Adding Glitter:

1. Once you have your basic slime made, you can sprinkle in some glitter.

2. Gently mix the glitter into the slime so it gets all sparkly.

3. Use different colors and amounts of glitter to make your slime extra special.

Making Thicker or Runnier Slime:

1. For thicker, more putty-like slime, you can add a small pinch of baking soda to the mixture.

2. For runnier, more oozy slime, you can add a few drops of contact lens solution.

3. Mix in the baking soda or contact lens solution and see how it changes the texture of your slime.

Remember to wash your hands before and after making the slime. Don’t put the slime in your mouth or eyes. Have fun experimenting and making all different kinds of colorful, glittery, and stretchy slime!

Teacher Instructions :Materials: “On your tables, you’ll find some bowls, glue, liquid starch, food coloring, and some other fun things we can add to our slime. We’ll be using these items to make our slime.”

Making Basic Slime: “First, let’s make a basic slime. Pour about half a cup of the clear or white glue into your bowl. Next, add a small amount of the liquid starch and start mixing it together with your fingers. Keep mixing and kneading the mixture until it starts to become stretchy and gooey. This is your basic slime!”

Changing the Color: “Now, let’s make our slime different colors. Before you mix the glue and starch, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the glue. Mix it in really well until the whole slime is the color you want. What colors would you like to make?”

Adding Glitter: “If you want to make your slime extra sparkly, you can add some glitter! Sprinkle a little bit of glitter into your slime and gently mix it in. The glitter will make your slime shine and shimmer.”

Changing the Texture: “To make your slime thicker and more like a putty, you can add a small pinch of baking soda. For a runnier, more oozy slime, you can add a few drops of contact lens solution. Try experimenting and see how the different ingredients change the texture of your slime.”

Exploration and Clean-up: “Now it’s time to play and explore with your slime! See how you can stretch it, squeeze it, and mold it into different shapes. When you’re done, make sure to clean up your area and wash your hands.”

art

dramatic play

music

reading/language arts

(worked with Litzy)

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