Title: Exploring Shapes and Colors

Objective: - To introduce and reinforce basic shapes and colors to special education preschool students. - To enhance fine motor skills through hands-on activities. - To promote social interaction and communication skills through group activities.

Materials: - Various colored construction paper - Scissors - Glue sticks - Markers or crayons - Shape flashcards or pictures - Shape sorting activity (e.g., shape sorter toy) - Playdough - Shape and color worksheets - Picture books about shapes and colors

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Gather students in a circle and introduce the topic of shapes and colors.
   • Show flashcards or pictures of different shapes and ask students to identify them.
   • Discuss the concept of colors and ask students to name different colors they know.
2. Shape Exploration (15 minutes):
   • Provide each student with a piece of construction paper and markers/crayons.
   • Show and name a shape, then ask students to draw that shape on their paper.
   • Encourage students to use different colors to make their shapes more vibrant.
   • Assist students who may need help with drawing or coloring.
3. Shape Sorting Activity (10 minutes):
   • Introduce a shape sorting activity using a shape sorter toy or cut-out shapes.
   • Demonstrate how to match and sort the shapes into the correct slots or groups.
   • Allow students to take turns sorting the shapes and provide assistance as needed.
   • Encourage students to verbally identify the shapes they are sorting.
4. Playdough Shapes (15 minutes):
   • Provide each student with a small ball of playdough.
   • Show and name a shape, then ask students to create that shape using the playdough.
   • Encourage students to use different colors of playdough to make their shapes.
   • Assist students who may need help with shaping the playdough.
5. Shape and Color Worksheets (10 minutes):
   • Distribute shape and color worksheets to each student.
   • Instruct students to color the shapes according to the given color prompts.
   • Assist students who may need help with coloring or identifying colors.
   • Review the completed worksheets together as a group.
6. Storytime (10 minutes):
   • Read a picture book about shapes and colors to the students.
   • Pause at various points to ask questions and engage students in discussions.
   • Encourage students to identify shapes and colors they see in the illustrations.
7. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Recap the shapes and colors covered during the lesson.
   • Allow students to share their favorite shape or color from the activities.
   • Provide positive reinforcement and praise for their participation and efforts.

Note: This lesson plan can be modified and adapted based on the specific needs and abilities of the special education preschool students.