| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Colors |
| Duration | 2 weeks (approx. 8 sessions, 40 minutes each) |
| Main Goal | Students will identify and describe toy objects in their environment using color and basic English vocabulary. |
| Main Issue | "What color is it?" - Encouraging curiosity about colors and toys in English. |
| Focus on Interculturality | Recognize diverse toy types and colors from different cultures to foster intercultural understanding. |
| Stage | Activity Description | Time | Adaptation for 1st Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present (Initial Reflection) | Show images and real toys of different colors and ask: "What color is it?" | 5 min | Use colorful toys and pictures; ask simple questions with gestures. |
| Collect (Prior Knowledge) | Students share what they know about colors and toys. | 5 min | Use visual aids; encourage students to point or say words. |
| Formulate (Define the Problem) | Present a scenario: "Many toys are different colors. Can we learn their names?" | 5 min | Use storytelling to introduce the problem engagingly. |
| Organize (Team & Tasks) | Divide students into small groups; assign activities like matching, coloring, and storytelling. | 5 min | Keep groups small (2-3 students); assign simple roles. |
| Build (Execute Strategies) | Students perform activities: matching colors, naming toys, creating color posters. | 15 min | Use hands-on activities with familiar toys and colorful materials. |
| Verify & Analyze | Class discussion: "What did we learn about colors and toys?" | 5 min | Use visual checklists; ask students to say words aloud. |
| Share (Socialize & Reflect) | Present their work (posters, stories) to the class. | 5 min | Students share in simple sentences; teacher praises effort. |
| Activity | Description | Time | Adaptation for 1st Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color Treasure Hunt | Students find toys of specific colors around the classroom. | 10 min | Use familiar toys; guide with color clues and gestures. |
| Color and Toy Matching Game | Match pictures of toys to color cards. | 10 min | Use real toys and color cards; allow tactile interaction. |
| Create a Toy Color Poster | Students cut out pictures of toys and glue them on a poster labeled with colors. | 10 min | Use magazines or drawings; focus on simple labels. |
| Storytelling Circle: "My Favorite Toy" | Students describe their favorite toy using color words. | 5 min | Use prompting questions with visual aids. |
| Intercultural Toy Show-and-Tell | Students bring toys from home representing their culture and describe the color. | 5 min | Emphasize diversity and respect for different cultures. |
| Objective | Activity | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Recognize diversity in toys and colors from different cultures. | Students share toys from their culture, focusing on colors and names. | Foster appreciation of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue. |
| Use English to describe culturally diverse toys. | Label toys with names in English and their cultural origin. | Encourage intercultural awareness and language practice. |
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Formative Assessment | Observation during activities, participation, correct color naming. |
| Summative Assessment | Students correctly identify and name colors and toys in a simple worksheet or oral test. |
| Reflection Activity | Students draw their favorite toy and say its color and name in English. |
| Strategy | Details |
|---|---|
| Use of visual aids and real objects | To enhance understanding through multisensory learning. |
| Short, engaging activities | To maintain attention and motivation. |
| Simple language and instructions | To ensure comprehension. |
| Group work and peer interaction | To encourage social learning and intercultural dialogue. |
| Incorporation of stories and songs | To make learning fun and memorable. |
| Week/Session | Main Activities |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction, initial reflection, treasure hunt, matching game. |
| Week 2 | Poster creation, storytelling, intercultural toy show-and-tell, review and sharing. |
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Toy objects of various colors | Real toys or images representing different colors. |
| Color cards/paper | For matching and poster activities. |
| Magazines, printouts | For cutting out toy images. |
| Markers, glue, scissors | Art supplies for creating posters. |
| Flashcards | Color and toy vocabulary in English. |
This comprehensive project leverages Problem-Based Learning to make language acquisition dynamic, meaningful, and culturally inclusive for 1st-grade students, fostering early intercultural competence and foundational English skills centered around the theme of colors and toys.