Title: Exploring Colors in Spanish

Grade Level: 1st Grade

Objective: - Students will be able to identify and name basic colors in Spanish. - Students will be able to use colors to describe objects in Spanish. - Students will develop an appreciation for cultural diversity through the exploration of colors in Spanish-speaking countries.

Materials: - Color flashcards or pictures - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers or colored pencils - Construction paper - Glue sticks - Scissors - Spanish-English color chart (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know any colors in Spanish.
   • Show them a few color flashcards or pictures and ask if they can identify the colors.
   • Explain that today, they will be learning more about colors in Spanish and how to use them to describe objects.
2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Introduce the basic colors in Spanish one by one, using flashcards or pictures.
   • Pronounce each color slowly and clearly, and have students repeat after you.
   • Write the Spanish word for each color on the whiteboard or chart paper.
   • Repeat the process a few times to ensure students are familiar with the pronunciation and spelling of each color.
3. Color Identification Activity (15 minutes):
   • Distribute color flashcards or pictures to each student.
   • Call out a color in Spanish and have students hold up the corresponding flashcard or picture.
   • Repeat this activity a few times, gradually increasing the speed at which you call out the colors.
   • Provide positive reinforcement and praise for correct answers.
4. Color Descriptions Activity (15 minutes):
   • Show students various objects or pictures and ask them to describe the color of each object in Spanish.
   • Encourage students to use complete sentences, such as “El carro es rojo” (The car is red).
   • Write their responses on the whiteboard or chart paper, highlighting the color words.
   • Discuss any patterns or similarities they notice in the color words.
5. Art Project (15 minutes):
   • Distribute construction paper, glue sticks, scissors, and colored pencils or markers to each student.
   • Instruct students to choose a color and cut out various shapes from the construction paper in that color.
   • Have students glue the shapes onto a blank sheet of construction paper to create a colorful collage.
   • Encourage students to use Spanish color words to describe their artwork.
6. Closure (5 minutes):
   • Review the colors learned in the lesson by pointing to each color word on the whiteboard or chart paper.
   • Ask students to share one thing they learned about colors in Spanish today.
   • Emphasize the importance of cultural diversity and how colors can be used to express different emotions and meanings in different cultures.

Extension Activity: - Provide students with a Spanish-English color chart and have them practice matching the colors in Spanish to their English counterparts. - Encourage students to create a mini-book or poster showcasing the colors they learned, along with corresponding objects or pictures.