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3.1 Bumble Farm
Age: 2 years old
Class Size: 15 children
No. of Lesson: 4 classes in the whole course
Lesson Duration: 1 hour
Preparation
1. Collect flashcards with images of the target vocabulary: cow, hen, pig, horse, and sheep.
2. Arrange a farm-themed play area with plush or plastic toy animals matching the target vocabulary.
3. Have the storybook "Wake up Time on Bumble Farm" available for reading aloud. 4. Prepare to make farm animal sounds yourself to accompany the introduction of each animal.
Part 1: Story Introduction and Vocabulary
Story: Wake up Time on Bumble Farm by Twinkl Original
**Target Vocabulary:** cow, hen, pig, horse, sheep
**Target Instructions:** 1. "Clap your hands...", 2. "Repeat after me..."
**Learning Objectives:**
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Identify and name the farm animals: cow, hen, pig, horse, sheep.
2. Follow and respond to simple instructions.
3. Imitate animal sounds and movements based on the farm animals introduced.
**Materials List:**
- "Wake up Time on Bumble Farm" storybook
- Farm animal flashcards
- Toy farm animals
### Class Details:
1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)**: Sing a familiar farm animal song, using hand motions and
encouraging the children to clap along to the rhythm to get them excited for the lesson.
2. **Vocabulary Introduction (5 mins)**: Introduce each farm animal using the flashcards.
Show a card, say the animal's name, and then make the corresponding animal sound
yourself. Have the children "Repeat after me" as they learn each name and sound.
3. **Interactive Storytelling (10 mins)**: Read "Wake up Time on Bumble Farm" with
animated expressions and voice modulation. When each animal is introduced in the story,
make its sound and ask the children to copy you, reinforcing their learning.
4. **Animal Movement Game (5 mins)**: Spread out the toy farm animals in the play area.
Make an animal sound and instruct the children to find the matching toy. Once they find it,
guide them through an action related to the animal, like "Stomp your feet like a horse."
Invite children to clap when the children can find the matching animal.
6. **Review and Reinforcement (5 mins)**: Go over the farm animal names again with the
flashcards. This time, ask the children to make the animal sounds with you after identifying
each animal. Play a guessing game where you make an animal sound and the children guess
which animal it is.
**Assessment:**
- Monitor the children's ability to correctly identify and name the farm animals.
- Evaluate their willingness and ability to follow the target instructions. - Listen for their attempts to imitate the animal sounds accurately.
**Remarks:**
Lesson 12, "Bumble Farm," is a dynamic and engaging session that combines a charming story with interactive play, inviting toddlers to explore language in a creative and joyful way. By mimicking animal sounds and movements, children develop their auditory and verbal skills, making this an effective and enjoyable approach to early English language learning.
### Part 2: Art and Craft Activity
#### Making a Cardboard Hen and Egg Carton Nest
**Learning Objectives:**
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
1. Use art materials to create a representation of a hen and a nest using an egg carton. 2. Develop fine motor skills through applying glue, cutting, and assembling the artwork. 3. Recognize the relationship between hens and eggs, reinforcing the farm theme.
**Materials List:**
- Cardboard pieces pre-cut into hen shapes
- Egg cartons cut into individual cups
- Yellow and red construction paper for beaks and combs
- Various textured materials for the hen's body (e.g., fabric, felt, feathers) - Paints or markers to decorate the hen and egg carton cups
- Glue and child-safe scissors
- Googly eyes (optional)
### Class Details:
1. **Introduction (5 mins)**: Present a completed cardboard hen and egg carton nest to the class. Discuss the role of hens on the farm and how they care for their eggs.
2. **Assembling the Hen (10 mins)**: Distribute the pre-cut cardboard hen shapes to the children. Show them how to use their index finger to apply glue to small pieces of construction paper for the hen's beak and comb. Help them stick these pieces onto the cardboard hen. Next, guide them in using various textured materials to decorate their hens, such as attaching feathers or fabric for the body. If googly eyes are available, demonstrate how to glue them on to give their hen personality.
3. **Decorating the Nest (10 mins)**: Hand out the egg carton cups. Children can then colour or paint their cups, turning them into nests for the hens to lay their eggs.
4. **Placing the Hen in the Nest (5 mins)**: Once the decoration is complete and the glue is dry, show children how to attach their hens on top of the egg carton nests.
6. **Clean-Up (5 mins)**: Involve the children in the clean-up process to encourage good habits and organization.
**Assessment:**
- Observe the children's ability to follow instructions for gluing and assembling the hen and nest.
- Evaluate their fine motor skills and creativity in decorating their hens. - Assess their understanding of the hen's role on the farm and its relationship with the eggs.
**Notes for Teachers:**
- Pre-cut materials to ensure safety and ease of use.
- Demonstrate each step clearly and provide individual assistance as needed. - Encourage individual expression and creativity in decoration.
- Offer continuous praise to build confidence and enjoyment in the activity.
**Follow-Up:**
- Display the children's hens and nests as part of a classroom farm exhibit. - Encourage discussions about farm animals and their young, expanding on the farm theme. - Consider a related activity for the next lesson, such as creating other farm animals or a farmyard scene with the egg carton nests.
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