Media are ways of sharing information and stories with many people: books, newspapers, radio, television, posters and the internet.
Seen, heard or both?
- We hear the radio and songs. (audio)
- We see books, newspapers, posters and photos. (visual / print)
- We see and hear television, films and videos. (audio-visual)
Every media message is made for someone. A cartoon is made for children. The news is made for grown-ups. A poster about a school fair is made for families.
Take care of equipment
- Ask before you use a tablet, computer or speaker.
- Use clean, dry hands.
- Hold it with two hands and put it back where it belongs.
- Tell a grown-up straight away if something breaks.
Colours and feelings
Illustrators choose colours to make us feel something. Warm colours (red, orange, yellow) can feel happy, exciting or hot. Cool colours (blue, green, purple) can feel calm, quiet or sad. Dark colours can feel scary or mysterious.
Working in a group
When we make a poster together we share the crayons, take turns, listen to everyone’s ideas and follow the group leader.
TRY ITMedia and colour
Choose a game. Tap your answer.
Let’s practise
Try each one. Then tap Show answer to check.
1. Name a media we can only hear.
Show answer
Radio (or a song, a podcast).
2. Name a media we can see and hear.
Show answer
Television, a film or a video.
3. Who is a cartoon made for?
Show answer
Children.
4. What colour might an illustrator use for a happy, sunny story?
Show answer
Yellow or orange (warm colours).
5. What should you do if a tablet breaks?
Show answer
Tell a grown-up straight away.
Quick check
1. Name three kinds of media.
Show answer
For example: books, newspapers, radio, television, posters, the internet.
2. Are blue and green warm or cool colours?
Show answer
Cool colours.
3. Name one way to be a good group member.
Show answer
Share, take turns, listen, follow the leader, help tidy up.
Words to know
Say these words with a grown-up. Can you use each one in a sentence?
media · audio · visual · print · warm colours · cool colours · mood · illustrator · group
Try it at home
- Look at the covers of three books. What colours did the illustrator use? How do they make you feel?
- Listen to the radio news with a grown-up. Then watch a short TV news clip. What was different?
- Make a poster with your family for a pretend fair. Share the work!
For parents and teachers
After this lesson, your child should be able to:
- handle media equipment carefully, tidy up and report damage
- name media that we see, hear, or see and hear, and say who a message is for
- explain how illustrators use colour to show mood
- work respectfully in a group: share, take turns, listen and follow the leader
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Updates
2026/10/14
– Answer buttons now show words in their real capitals and small letters.
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