L5 It’s a Marmalade Jam 

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 craft materials for the Art and Craft activity. This includes various shapes (rectangles, squares, circles), craft paper in various colours, and glue sticks.

2. Set up tables with the craft materials placed in the centre of each table.

3. Create a sample of the art activity and place it in a visible location for reference during the activity.

Part 1: Story Time

 "It's a Marmalade Jam!" by Twinkl Original

Target Vocabulary:

1. Train

2. Bus

3. Bike

4. Car

Target Instructions:

1. "Pick up the..."

2. "Put it here."

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. "It's a Marmalade Jam!" by Twinkl Original

2. Projector (for YouTube song)

3. Transportation flashcards (train, bus, bike, car)

4. Toy models or pictures of the transportation modes in the story

Lesson Procedure

1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)**: Greet the students warmly. Review the target vocabulary using transportation flashcards and encourage students to repeat after you. Use the target instruction "Pick up the..." while showing the flashcards.

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 toy models or pictures. For example, say "Pick up the toy car" and then "Put it here on the table."

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 transportation modes and encourage the students to do the same. Use the target instructions to engage students, for example, "Pick up the toy bus," or "Can you put the toy bike here?"

4. **Song Time (10 mins)**: Play the song "[Driving In My Car] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdrZWu2dZ4c)" and encourage the children to dance along. Invite them to move their hands like driving a car fast and slow when the song says, "Driving very fast, vroom vroom vroom" and "Driving very slow, vroom vroom vroom." Use the target instructions to guide students during the song, like "Pick up your imaginary steering wheel," or "Can you put your hands here?"

5. **Review and Closure (5 mins)**: Review the target vocabulary and instructions. Use the toy models or pictures of the transportation modes to ask questions like "What is this?" or "Can you pick up the toy bus?" Praise the students for their participation and efforts.

Part 2: Art and Craft Activity

Activity: "Vehicle Collage"

Learning Objectives

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

1. Recognize basic shapes and colors.

2. Develop fine motor skills through hands-on craft activity.

Materials Needed:

1. Craft paper in various colors

2. Pre-cut shapes (rectangles, squares, circles)

3. Glue sticks

Lesson Procedure

1. **Instructions (5 mins)**: Explain the activity to the children. Show them how to select the shapes they want and guide them in creating various vehicles (train, bus, bike, car) using the shapes. Show them the sample you prepared earlier as a reference.

2. **Art and Craft Time (20 mins)**: Let the children choose the shapes they want to create with and guide them as they work on their craft. Encourage them to recall the names of the vehicles from the story. As you walk around to check on their progress, remember to use a marker to write their names at the back of their creations.

3. **Review and Closure (5 mins)**: Ask each child to show their "Vehicle Collage" to the class, ask them questions about it such as "What shapes did you use to make the car?" or "What color is your bus?" Praise their effort and creativity.

4. **Wash Up (5 mins)**: Guide the children in cleaning up their work area after the craft activity. This is a good opportunity to teach them about cleanliness and responsibility.

- Use clear, simple language and speak slowly.

- Ensure all activities are developmentally appropriate for the children's age. Allow them to learn at their own pace.

- Provide assistance and positive feedback as needed.

- Use a variety of visual aids and physical activities to keep the students engaged.

- The focus is on exposure and repetition rather than mastery.

- Make the lesson fun andengaging.

- Reinforce learning through repetition and hands-on activities.

- Be gentle with corrections and offer lots of praise to motivate the students.

- Before the art and craft activity, remind the children to roll up their sleeves to avoid staining their clothes.

- Communicate with the parents about when to pick up the artwork - either at the end of the class or in the next class.

- Finally, remember to enjoy the process. Your enthusiasm and enjoyment will translate to the students, making the learning experience more enjoyable for them as well.

Reference

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