Educational Project Plan: "Colours"
Grade: 1st Grade (Primary)
Main Issue: Recognizing colours in the environment using visual resources, basic English vocabulary, and grammar.
Scenario: Classroom
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Axial Focus: Critical Interculturality


1. Project Overview Table

ComponentDetails
TitleColours
Duration2 weeks (10 sessions, 30-40 mins each)
ObjectiveStudents will identify and describe colours in their environment using simple English words.
Main Issue/Problem"What colour is it?" — Recognizing and talking about colours around them in English.
Critical InterculturalityAppreciating diverse colours in cultures and environments, fostering respect for diversity.


2. Problem-Based Learning Cycle

StageTimeActivitiesAdaptations for 1st Grade
Present30 mins- Show colourful objects (toys, pictures, classroom items).<br>- Ask: "What colour is it?" and encourage guesses.<br>- Discuss the importance of colours in our lives.Use bright, large visuals and real objects. Use simple language and gestures. Encourage participation with praise.
Collect30 mins- Invite students to share colours they already know in English and their native language.<br>- Use a visual chart of colours for them to point and name.Use familiar items from home or classroom. Visual aids with labels. Simplify language to basic vocabulary.
Formulate30 mins- Present the problem: "How can we learn all the colours around us?"<br>- Brainstorm ideas: looking for colours in the classroom, outside, in books.<br>- Set simple questions: "What colour is the sky? The apple? The shirt?"Use guiding questions with visuals. Keep the problem framed simply: "Find colours in your world."
Organize30 mins- Divide students into small teams.<br>- Assign tasks: each team finds objects of certain colours.<br>- Provide colour flashcards and worksheets.<br>- Plan activities: matching objects to colours, drawing, or sorting.Use small groups, clear tasks, visual instructions, and colourful materials. Support teamwork and language practice.
Build30 mins- Teams explore the classroom or environment to find objects of different colours.<br>- Create a "Colour Hunt" checklist.<br>- Students record or draw their findings.<br>- Practice saying: "It is red," "It is blue," etc.Use simple sentences and repeated phrases. Encourage students to say the colours aloud. Use pictures to support vocabulary.
Verify and Analyze30 mins- Review the collected objects or drawings.<br>- Show photos or objects and ask: "What colour is this?"<br>- Correct misconceptions gently.<br>- Reflect on the activity: "Did we find all colours? Which colours are the most common?"Use visual aids, praise efforts, and reinforce correct vocabulary. Keep questions simple and visual.
Share30 mins- Students present their findings to the class.<br>- Create a class "Colour Wall" with their drawings and objects.<br>- Discuss the importance of colours in different cultures (e.g., red in Chinese culture, green in nature).<br>- End with a cheerful song about colours.Use visual displays, group sharing, and a fun song. Foster intercultural appreciation by mentioning colours in different cultures in simple terms.


3. Additional Activities for Reinforcement

ActivityDescriptionTimeAdaptation for 1st Grade
Colour Song & DanceSing a simple song about colours (e.g., "Red, Red, Green, Blue"). Perform a dance.20 minsUse gestures and bright visuals. Repeat the song often. Encourage movement and participation.
Colour CollageCreate a collage with magazine cut-outs or drawings of objects of different colours.30 minsUse pre-cut coloured images, glue, and large paper. Simplify instructions.
Cultural ColoursShow colours associated with different cultures (flags, traditional clothes, festivals).30 minsUse pictures and simple explanations, emphasizing respect and appreciation for diversity.


4. Resources

Visual ResourcesExamples
Colour flashcardsRed, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Black, White
Real objectsToys, clothes, fruits, classroom items
Visual charts and postersColours with labels
Cultural imagesFlags, traditional dresses, festivals


5. Evaluation

CriteriaIndicators
Recognizes colours in environmentCorrect identification of colours in objects and pictures
Uses basic English phrases ("It is...")Correct and consistent use of simple colour expressions
Demonstrates intercultural awarenessShows respect and curiosity about colours in different cultures
Participates actively in activitiesEngagement, collaboration, and enthusiasm


6. Articulating Axes: Critical Interculturality

  • Highlight the diversity of colours in different cultures.

  • Encourage students to share colours associated with their traditions.

  • Foster respect and curiosity about how different cultures perceive and use colours.

  • Use images, stories, and songs from various cultures to deepen understanding.

  • Note: The project emphasizes playful, visual, and participatory learning to adapt to 1st graders' developmental level. Repetition, visual aids, and cultural appreciation are key to engaging young learners and strengthening their basic English vocabulary related to colours.