L9 Counting with Penguins

Age: 2 years old

Class Size: 15 children

No. of Lesson: 4 classes in the whole course

Lesson Duration: 1 hour

Preparation

1. Gather flashcards with the numbers six through ten, as well as images of fish to be used in counting activities.

2. Set up a craft area with materials for the polar home collage or paint activity, including blue paper or paint, white foam board or clay for icebergs, and any additional decorative materials.

3. Prepare the book "A Penguin Story" by Antoinette Portis for review.

Part 1: Story Introduction and Vocabulary Activity

"A Penguin Story" by Antoinette Portis Review

Target Vocabulary:

- six

- seven

- eight

- nine

- ten

Target Instructions:

- "Show me..."

- "Count with me..."

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Recognize and count numbers six through ten.

2. Follow instructions involving numbers and counting.

3. Review and recount parts of the story "A Penguin Story."

Materials Needed:

- "A Penguin Story" by Antoinette Portis

- Flashcards with numbers 6-10

- Fish images for counting

Lesson Procedure

1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)**: Greet the children with a number song that includes numbers six through ten to prepare them for today's lesson.

2. **Story Review (10 mins)**: Briefly recount "A Penguin Story" and focus on parts of the book that include numbers, such as counting the penguins or objects in the story. Use flashcards to help visualize the numbers.

3. **Counting Game (10 mins)**: Lay out the images of fish and encourage the children to count with you using the target vocabulary. Use the sentence "Show me six fish," then have the children point them out. Repeat for numbers seven through ten.

4. **Interactive Reading (10 mins)**: Reread "A Penguin Story" and pause to ask the children to "Show me..." different numbers of objects in the book, reinforcing the counting exercise.

Part 2: Art and Craft Activity

Making the Polar Home for Penguins

Learning Objectives

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

1. Use art materials to create a representation of a polar habitat.

2. Continue developing fine motor skills through art-making.

Materials Needed:

- Blue construction paper or paint for the sea and sky

- White foam board or clay for icebergs

- Collage materials or paints

- Glue and scissors (for teacher use or with close supervision)

Lesson Procedure

1. **Introduction (5 mins)**: Introduce the art and craft activity, showing a sample of what they are going to make and explain the materials they will use.

2. **Creating the Polar Home (20 mins)**: Guide the students as they create their polar homes for their penguins from the previous lesson. Encourage creativity and assist with the handling of materials.

3. **Counting in Art (10 mins)**: As they create their polar scenes, integrate counting into the activity. For example, ask them to show six pieces of foam board for icebergs or to paint seven waves in the sea.

4. **Clean-Up (5 mins)**: Assist children with cleaning up their spaces, putting away materials, and washing hands.

Assessment:

- Observe if the children are able to count correctly and use the target vocabulary.

- Assess their ability to follow the target instructions during activities.

- Evaluate their engagement in the art activity and whether they were able to follow instructions to create the polar home.

Remarks & Reminders for Teachers:

- Encourage the children to participate in counting activities by making them fun and interactive.

- Be patient and provide assistance with counting and art activities as needed.

- Praise efforts and provide positive feedback.

- Use clear and simple language for instructions and questions.

- Ensure safety with art materials and provide close supervision.

Follow-Up:

- Display the children's polar home creations in the classroom.

- Encourage parents to review numbers and the story at home.

- Prepare for the next lesson by planning a related counting or number recognition activity.

Reference

Image References for English activity:

File 1: Tiny Tales - L9b Counting with Penguins - Feed the Penguin Poster

File 2: Tiny Tales - L9b Counting with Penguins - Fish Cut-Outs

Image References for Art and Craft product: