K1L10 Feathered Friends

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K1

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives

- Identify basic characteristics of birds

- Sort animals into "bird" and "not bird" categories

- Engage in pretend bird watching

Lesson Preparation

- Large bird picture cards showing clear features

- "Bird" and "Not Bird" animal picture cards

- Materials for binoculars:

  • Toilet paper rolls (2 per child)

  • Yarn/string

  • Stickers for decoration

  • Coloured paper

  • Coloured tape

- Bird pictures posted around the room

- Bird puppet/soft toy for demonstration

Lesson Procedure

**3 mins - Welcome Time**

• Sing "Hello Song"

• Introduce bird puppet: "Meet my friend Birdie!"

• Simple bird movements together (flapping wings)

**5 mins - Discovery Chat: All About Birds**

• Show large pictures of different birds

• Point to key features: "Wings to fly!", "Feathers so soft!", "Beak for eating!"

• Use simple gestures to demonstrate each feature

• Encourage children to copy movements

**10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Bird Body Parts**

• Use large bird picture/puppet

• Part 1 (5 mins):

  - Teacher points to parts: "Where are the wings?"

  - Children point to their own "wings" (arms)

  - Simple phrases: "Wings fly!", "Beak eat!"

• Part 2 (5 mins):

  - Show "Bird" and "Not Bird" pictures

  - Simple sorting game: "Is this a bird?"

  - Clear movements: thumbs up/down

**15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Binoculars Craft**

• Set up materials at tables

• Step-by-step demonstration:

  - Connect tubes with glue (parents help)

  - Add string

  - Decorate with stickers/paper

• Teachers circulate to assist

• Practice holding binoculars

**10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Bird Watching**

• Part 1 (3 mins):

  - Practice walking quietly: "Ssh! Looking for birds!"

  - Show how to use binoculars

• Part 2 (7 mins):

  - Walk around room finding bird pictures

  - Point and whisper: "I see a bird!"

  - Simple bird movements at each spot

**2 mins - Wrap-Up**

• Review: "Birds have wings, feathers, beaks!"

• Sing "Goodbye Song"

• Wave goodbye like birds

Reference

For better understanding of forest animal homes and to enrich your teaching preparation, please watch these reference videos:

Reference

Important:
• These videos are for teacher reference only and should not be shown directly to students
• Instead, extract key concepts and adapt them to K1 level using:

• Simple vocabulary
• Clear, brief explanations
• Age-appropriate examples
  • Use the provided lesson PowerPoint images to support your teaching
  • Focus on interactive demonstration and hands-on activities rather than passive viewing
  • Keep explanations concrete and relatable to young learners' experiences

PowerPoint Content: "Feathered Friends"

**Slide 1: Title**

- Title (60): "Feathered Friends!"

- Visual: Friendly bird character waving

- Teacher Talk: "Hello friends! Today we're going to meet some special birds!"

**Slide 2: Meet Our Bird Friends**

- Title (48): "Who Are Birds?"

- Visuals:

  • Clear photos of common birds (pigeon, sparrow)

  • Simple labeled features (wings, beak, feathers)

- Text:

  • "Look at our bird friends!"

  • "Birds have wings to fly!"

  • "Can you flap your wings?"

**Slide 3: Bird Body Parts**

- Title (48): "Bird Parts"

- Visuals:

  • Large, clear bird diagram

  • Simple arrows pointing to parts

- Text:

  • "Wings help birds fly!"

  • "Beaks help birds eat!"

  • "Feathers keep birds warm!"

- Actions: "Let's move like birds!"

**Slide 4: Bird or Not?**

- Title (48): "Is It a Bird?"

- Visuals:

  • Simple pictures: bird vs. non-bird animals

  • Thumbs up/down symbols

- Text:

  • "Bird! ????"

  • "Not a Bird! ????"

- Action prompts for children

**Slide 5: Making Binoculars**

- Title (48): "Bird Watching Tools"

- Visuals:

  • Materials needed

  • Step-by-step pictures

- Text:

  • "Let's make special looking tools!"

  • "We can look for birds!"

- Safety note: "Remember to use gentle hands with our tools!"

**Slide 6: Bird Watching Time**

- Title (48): "Time to Watch Birds!"

- Visuals:

  • Pictures of children using binoculars

  • Birds to find in classroom

- Text:

  • "Quiet steps!"

  • "Look carefully!"

  • "Can you spot the birds?"

- Safety note: "Walk slowly and watch where you go!"

**Slide 7: We Found Birds!**

- Title (48): "Birds Everywhere!"

- Visuals:

  • Collection of birds found

  • Children watching birds

- Text:

  • "We found so many birds!"

  • "Good watching, friends!"

**Slide 8: Goodbye Friends**

- Title (48): "Great Job, Bird Watchers!"

- Visuals:

  • Happy bird character

  • Stars/celebration theme

- Text:

  • "You are amazing bird watchers!"

  • "See you next time!"