K1L17 Magnetic Magic

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Grade: K1

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives:

- Identify magnets by sight and touch

- Understand that magnets can "stick" to some things

- Use simple English words related to magnets (stick, pull)

Materials Needed:

- Large bar magnets (1 per child)

- Picture cards of magnetic items in daily life

- Magnetic fishing set (plastic fish with paper clips, magnetic wands)

- Magnetic building tiles (20-30 pieces)

- Magnetic sensory bottles (filled with baby oil and metal items like paper clips, safely sealed)

- Magnetic wands (4-5)

- Sorting cups (8 sets labeled "Magnetic" and "Not Magnetic")

- Collection of safe items for sorting:

  • Magnetic: paper clips, metal spoons, metal bottle caps

  • Non-magnetic: plastic toys, wooden blocks, rubber balls

Lesson Procedure

3 mins - Welcome Time

• Sing "Hello Song"

• Show a large magnet: "This is a magic stick called a magnet!"

5 mins - Discovery Chat

• Show pictures of magnets in daily life (on whiteboard, toys, etc.)

• Simple demonstration with common magnetic items

• Introduce vocabulary: magnet, stick, pull

5 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Magnet Friends

• Give each child two large, safe magnets

• Guide exploration of attraction/repulsion

• Use simple phrases: "Together! Apart!"

• Play "Magnet Dance" - magnets coming together and apart

15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Magnetic Toy Time

• Set up 4 stations:

  - Magnetic fishing game

  - Magnetic building tiles

  - Magnetic sensory bottles

  - Magnetic wands with small safe items

• Rotate groups every 3-4 minutes

15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Sort It Out

• Part 1 (7 mins):

  - Teacher demonstrates with various items

  - Children make predictions: "Will it stick?"

  - Use clear vocabulary and gestures

• Part 2 (8 mins):

  - 4 groups with sorting cups

  - Children sort items and check with magnets

  - Teachers supervise and guide

2 mins - Wrap-Up

• Review: "Magnets stick to some things!"

• Sing "Goodbye Song"

Reference

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXCeuSiTOug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s236Q1nuWXg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzFIie7nBIw

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

Level 1 PowerPoint Content (ESL Ages 3-4)

Theme: Magnetic Magic

Slide 1: Title

Title (font size 60): "Magnetic Magic!"
Visuals:

• Static image of magnet character waving
  Teacher Talk: "Hello friends! Today we have something magical to learn!"

Slide 2: Meet Mr. Magnet

Title (font size 48): "Meet Mr. Magnet!"
Visuals:

• Large friendly magnet character
• Simple drawing of paper clips next to Mr. Magnet
  Teacher Talk:
• "Look! This is Mr. Magnet!"
• "Mr. Magnet can make things stick to him!"
• "Can you say 'Magnet'?"

Slide 3: Magnets in Our Home

Title (font size 48): "Where are Magnets?"
Content text (font size 36): "Magnets are everywhere!"
Visuals: Simple photos of:

• Refrigerator magnets
• Magnetic toys
• Magnetic blocks
  Teacher Talk:
• "Look! Magnets are everywhere!"
• "Can you see magnets at home?"
• "Point to the magnets you see!"

Slide 4: Magic Words

Title (font size 48): "Magic Words"
Content text (font size 36):

• "STICK! ✓"
• "NO STICK! ✗"
  Visuals:
• Picture of magnet sticking to metal
• Picture of magnet not sticking to plastic
  Teacher Talk:
• "When magnets work, we say STICK!"
• "When magnets don't work, we say NO STICK!"
• "Let's all say together: STICK! NO STICK!"

Slide 5: Let's Play!

Title (font size 48): "Time to Play!"
Visuals: Photos of:

• Children playing with magnets
• Today's activity stations
  Teacher Talk:
• "Now we can all play with magnets!"
• "We have three fun games today!"
• "Are you ready?"

Slide 6: Magnet Friends Game

Title (font size 48): "Magnet Friends"
Visuals:

• Two magnets with happy faces drawn on them
• Picture showing magnets together
  Teacher Talk:
• "Everyone gets two magnet friends!"
• "Let's make them come together - Watch!"
• "Now you try! Make your magnets be friends!"
• "Sometimes they want to be together, sometimes they don't!"

Slide 7: Magnetic Toys

Title (font size 48): "Four Magic Stations"
Content text (font size 36): Labels for each station
Visuals:

• Pictures of 4 kinds of activities clearly numbered:
  1. Fishing station
  2. Building blocks station
  3. Magic bottles station
  4. Wand station
     Teacher Talk:
• "Look at these four magic games!"
• "Station 1: Fishing game - catch the fish with your magic wand!"
• "Station 2: Building blocks - make something beautiful!"
• "Station 3: Magic bottles - move the things inside!"
• "Station 4: Wand station - what can you pick up?"
• "Each group starts with one game. When I clap, we swap!"

Slide 8: Sort It Out

Title (font size 48): "Stick or No Stick?"
Content text (font size 36):

• "STICK ✓"
• "NO STICK ✗"
  Visuals:
• Two clear circles for sorting
• Pictures of common items (paper clips, plastic toys, metal spoons, wooden blocks)
  Teacher Talk:
• "Now we're going to be magnet scientists!"
• "Let's see what sticks to our magnets!"
• "If it sticks, put it in this circle!"
• "If it doesn't stick, put it here!"

Slide 9: Well Done!

Title (font size 48): "Great Job, Friends!"
Visuals:

• Happy Mr. Magnet
• Stars around the slide
  Teacher Talk:
• "You all did so well today!"
• "Can you remember what we learned?"
• "Magnets can make things STICK!"
• "Goodbye, everyone!"