L8 Little Penguin

Age: 2 years old

Class Size: 15 children

No. of Lesson: 4 classes in the whole course

Lesson Duration: 1 hour

Preparation

1. Prepare the craft materials for the Art and Craft activity. For Option 1, you'll need clay and craft tools. For Option 2, you'll need egg cartons, paint in black and white colors, clay for details, and paintbrushes.

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

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

Part 1: Story Introduction and Vocabulary Activity

"A Penguin Story" by Antoinette Portis

Target Vocabulary:

1. penguin

2. white

3. black

4. wings

5. swim

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. "A Penguin Story" by Antoinette Portis

2. Projector (for YouTube song)

3. Penguin flashcards

4. Toy models or pictures of penguins

Lesson Procedure

1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)**: Start the lesson with a cheerful greeting. Play the "Hello Hello" song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN1Cyr0ZK9M) and encourage the children to sing along and perform the actions. This will help them to warm up and get ready for the rest of the class.

2. **Story Introduction (5 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 penguin" 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 penguins and encourage the students to do the same. Use the target instructions to engage students, for example, "Pick up the toy penguin," or "Can you put the toy penguin here?"

4. **Song Time (5 mins)**: Play the song "I am a little Penguin" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS5LvbN5530] and encourage the children to dance along. Use the target instructions to guide students during the song, like "Pick up your imaginary penguin," 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 penguins to ask questions like "What is this?" or "Can you pick up the toy penguin?" Praise the students for their participation and efforts.

Part 2: Art and Craft Activity

Activity: "Make a Penguin Family"

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. For Option 1: Clay and craft tools

2. For Option 2: Egg cartons, paint in black and white colors, clay for details, paint brushes

Lesson Procedure

1. **Instructions (5 mins)**: Explain the activity to the children. Show them how to make penguins using either clay or egg carton. Show them the sample you prepared earlier as a reference.

2. **Art and Craft Time (20 mins)**: Let the children choose either clay or egg carton to create with and guide them as they work on their craft. Encourage them to recall the names of the target vocabulary 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 "Penguin Family" to the class, ask them questions about it such as "What did you use to make the penguin?" or "What color is your penguin?" 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.

Remarks & Reminders for Teachers:

- 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 and engaging.

- 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 wear aprons or old shirts to avoid staining their clothes.

- If the same group of children are having the following lesson, The Arctic, keep the artwork for that lesson. If not, hand out the artwork at the end of the class.

- 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.

References

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