K1L14 Hello, Tale-Bot
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Grade: K1
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Learning Objectives:
1. Children will be able to identify and name the command buttons on Tale-bot.
2. Children will be able to follow simple instructions to operate Tale-bot.
3. Children will be able to recognize the meaning of Tale-bot's color coding indicators.
Lesson Procedure
3 mins - Welcome Time
• Sing the "Hello Song"
• Introduce today's topic: "Today we're meeting a new friend: Tale-bot!"
7 mins - Discovery Chat: GREAT Rules
Introduce classroom rules for using Tale-bot using the acronym GREAT:
• Gentle Hands: "We touch Tale-bot gently."
• Ready to Share: "We take turns with Tale-bot."
• Everyone Listens: "We listen to instructions carefully."
• Ask for Help: "If you're not sure, ask a teacher."
• Time for Fun: "Let's enjoy learning with Tale-bot!"
10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Get to Know Tale-bot!
• Show Tale-bot to the class
• Describe Tale-bot's features:
- "I have two big eyes and some buttons on the top of my head."
- "I have two red wheels."
- "I have two blue arms."
- "I have two yellow wings."
• Let children take turns pointing to and naming these features
• Play a simple game: "Touch Tale-bot's [feature]" (e.g., "Touch Tale-bot's blue arms")
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10 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Learn About All Buttons
• Introduce Tale-bot's buttons: red, yellow, blue, green, and orange
• Show each button and say its color
• Play a color matching game:
- Give children colored objects or cards
- Ask them to match the color to the corresponding button on Tale-bot
• Practice saying the button colors together
13 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: What Can Tale-bot Do?
• Demonstrate Tale-bot's functions:
- Green button + Orange button = Go forward
- Dance button + Orange button = Dance
- Mic button + Orange button = Talk
- Red button + Orange button = Go backwards
• Let children take turns pressing button combinations and observing Tale-bot's actions
• Encourage children to describe what Tale-bot is doing
• Play a simple game: Teacher calls out an action, children press the correct buttons
2 mins - Wrap-Up
• Recap: "Today we met Tale-bot! We learned about its parts, buttons, and what it can do!"
• Sing the "Goodbye Song"