L4 Healthy Snacks
Age: 2 years old
Class Size: 15 children
No. of Lesson: 3 classes in the whole course
Lesson Duration: 1 hour
Preparation
1. Prepare "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle for the story time section.
2. Prepare the craft materials for the "Fruitful Caterpillar" Art and Craft activity. This includes paper plates, colored circles, craft glue, and googly eyes.
3. Prepare images or physical examples of the target vocabulary (apple, orange, pear, strawberry).
4. Set up the projector or screen for the FRUIT SONG (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUGsMV-rphw).
Part 1: Story Time
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
**Target Vocabulary:**
1. Apple
2. Orange
3. Pear
4. Strawberry
**Target Instructions:**
1. "Point to the..."
2. "Give me the..., please."
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Recognize and respond to the target vocabulary.
2. Follow the target instructions in English.
3. Enjoy listening to an English story.
Materials Needed:
1. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle
2. Projector (for the FRUIT SONG)
3. Images or physical examples of the target vocabulary (apple, orange, pear, strawberry)
Lesson Procedure
1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)**: Start the lesson with a cheerful greeting. Introduce the target vocabulary using the images or physical examples and encourage students to repeat after you. Use the target instruction "Point to the..." while showing the vocabulary items.
2. **Story Introduction (10 mins)**: Show the children the cover of the book and introduce it as today's story. Introduce the target instructions by demonstrating them with the vocabulary items. For example, say "Point to the apple", "Give me the orange, please."
3. **Story Time (10 mins)**: Read the story aloud, using a lot of gestures and facial expressions to make the story engaging. Pause after each page to point to the fruits in the story and encourage the students to do the same. Use the target instructions to engage students, for example, "Point to the apple," or "Give me the pear, please."
4. **Review and Closure (5 mins)**: Sing the FRUIT SONG as a review of the target vocabulary and instructions. Encourage the students to dance along with the song and show the corresponding fruits when they appear in the song. Use the target instructions to guide students during the song, like "Point to the apple," or "Give me the strawberry, please." Praise the students for their participation and efforts.
Part 2: Art and Craft Activity
Activity: "Fruitful Caterpillar"
Learning Objectives
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
1. Recognize the fruits from the story.
2. Develop fine motor and coordination skills through hands-on craft activity.
Materials Needed:
1. Paper plates
2. Half-cut fruits (apples, oranges, pears, strawberries)
3. Ink pads or washable paints
4. Craft glue
5. Googly eyes or markers
Lesson Procedure
1. **Instructions (5 mins)**: Explain the activity to the children and their parents. Demonstrate how to dip the half-cut fruit into the ink pad or paint and then stamp it onto the paper plate. Show them how to use their fingerprints to create a caterpillar. Finally, demonstrate how to attach googly eyes or draw eyes with markers. Show them the sample you prepared earlier as a reference. Make sure to use clear and simple instructions.
2. **Art and Craft Time (20 mins)**: Guide the children and their parents as they work on their craft. Encourage them to recall the fruits from the story. As you walk around to check on their progress, use the target vocabulary and instructions, "Point to the apple print on your plate," or "Give me the strawberry print, please."
3. **Review and Closure (5 mins)**: Ask each child to show their "Fruitful Caterpillar" to the class, ask them questions about it such as "Can you point to the apple print?" or "Can you give me the strawberry print, please?" Praise their effort and creativity.
4. **Wash Up (5 mins)**: Guide the children and their parents in cleaning up their work area and washing their hands after the craft activity. This is a good opportunity to teach them about cleanliness and responsibility.
- Use clear, simple language and speak slowly to ensure both toddlers and parents can understand the instructions.
- Demonstrate each step of the craft activity before letting the toddlers and parents start. This will help them understand what they are supposed to do.
- Be patient with the toddlers and parents. Remember, the focus is on having fun and learning, not on creating a perfect craft.
- Make sure to have plenty of craft supplies available. Toddlers can be unpredictable and may need extra materials.
- Encourage parents to let their children do as much of the activity as they can on their own. This will help build the toddlers' confidence and motor skills.
- Provide assistance and positive feedback as needed.
- Keep a close eye on all the toddlers during the craft activity to ensure they are safe and not putting any materials in their mouths.
- Before beginning the "Fruitful Caterpillar" activity, remind the children to roll up their sleeves and each wear an apron to protect their clothes.
- Communicate with the parents about when to hand out the artwork – either at the end of the class or in the next class.
Reference
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