Learning Objectives:

Children are able to…

• Develop language through facial feature vocabulary
• Enhance gross motor skills through movement activities
• Practice fine motor skills through sensory play
• Encourage social interaction and following instructions

Key Sentence Structures:

• Greetings: Hello

• Name Recognition

• Goodbye

Key Vocabulary:

• Weather (sun)

• Colour (green)

• Facial features: nose, mouth, eyes, ears

Teaching Materials:

Preparation:

• Set up play area with age-appropriate toys
• Arrange obstacle course equipment
• Prepare sensory stations
• Test music system
• Display name tag stickers

Procedure Overview:

Part A: Welcome Circle (10 minutes)

Part B: Language Adventure (15 minutes)

Part C: Art & Craft (15 minutes)

Part D: Little Fingers & Senses (20 minutes)

Part E: Water Time (5 minutes)

Part F: Move & Groove (20 minutes)

Part G: Closing Circle (5 minutes)

Procedure:

Part A: Welcome Circle  (10 minutes)

Seating plan: Sit in a semi-circle

1. Bring energy and joy to all circle time activities through clear gestures and facial expressions
Notice and cherish each child's participation with specific praise

2. Welcome each child with a bright smile and play our favourite hello song, modelling actions clearly
Song: Hello Hello! Can You Clap Your Hands?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN1Cyr0ZK9M

3. Invite children on a bell-collecting adventure - demonstrate gentle bell handling, model 'walking fingers' to collect

4. Spark curiosity about today's weather with our special weather song, pointing to our weather chart
Song: How's The Weather? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD6FRDd9Hew
Props: Weather Flashcards

5. Invite children to return bells – demonstrate gentle bell handling, return to seats

6. Create excitement as we sing Mr Sun song - hold up sun cushion, model passing action, play/pause music for turn-taking
Song: Mr. Golden Sun https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlzvrEfyL2Y

7. Celebrate each child's presence with our special drum/High-five time – give clear instructions, call names clearly, hold drum at child's level, allow time for response.

Part B: Language Adventure  (15 minutes)

Seating plan: Sit in a semi-circle

 1. Invite children on an animal-collecting adventure - demonstrate gentle animal handling, model 'walking fingers' to collect

2. Build anticipation as we unveil today's story - sweep story props/book from behind the back, point to cover elements
Story: My Great Body by caralyn kisloski

3. Bring the story to life with expressive storytelling - use different voices, pause for key vocabulary, and point to illustrations

4. Introduce exciting new vocabulary through engaging flashcards - show clear actions, emphasize pronunciation
*Remark: Children may not be able to repeat after the teacher

5. Letter and sound introduction – show letter on worksheet, show finger placement for tracing the letter in air with the caretaker, introduce the letter sound, introduce words starting with the letter sound, sing the phonics song together with actions: 

Tune: 

Bring you bat and bring you ball

/b/! /b/!

Bring your bat and bring your ball

To the park to play!

6. Letter formation - demonstrate sticker peeling technique and stick along the letter, reinforce letter sounds and words starting with the letter sound

7. Encourage and support each child's creative journey - move around the room offering specific guidance. Celebrate all attempts and achievements with specific praise

Part C: Little Fingers & Art Time  (15 minutes)

Seating plan: Children sit at tables with caretakers beside them

1. Transform into Artists - demonstrate wearing art aprons. Show caretakers how to guide children with fastenings while encouraging independence. Model excitement about becoming artists.

2. Introduce Today's Creation - Display completed sample. Point out each element clearly. Show simple movements or features to build excitement. Present materials that will be used.

3. Art Steps Demonstration - Clearly introduce roles:

   - Caretakers: Support and guide, avoid completing work

   - Children: Explore materials, practice skills, experience textures

   - Teachers: Model techniques, demonstrate one step at a time

4. Begin Creation - Demonstrate first step clearly, give out materials for step one, wait for completion before moving on, demonstrate second step, distribute new materials, continue pattern until project is complete, celebrate each child's progress

5. Clean-Up Adventure - Model cleanup process (put items in baskets, wipe hands with wet clothes), remind caretakers we need apron for next part, keep atmosphere calm

Part D: Little Fingers & Senses  (20 minutes)

Seating plan: Sit in a circle and move around during activities

1. Unveil the exciting sensory experiences - remove bin covers one by one, remind caretakers of safety rules: no eating or putting materials into mouths (materials are non-toxic but not edible). If they see items their child may be allergic to, avoid that tray and notify us immediately.

2. Share the wonderful possibilities in each bin - demonstrate specific actions for each material
Connect with each child during their discoveries - crouch at eye level, model vocabulary, ask open questions

3. Gently prepare everyone for cleanup with our 5-minute song warning. Guide our cleanup adventure - provide clear tasks, demonstrate washing techniques

4. Prepare for our next activity by directing to the transition spots

Part E: Water Time  (5 minutes)

Seating plan: Sit in a semi-circle

1. Maintain a calm atmosphere - play peaceful music

2. Model good drinking and cleaning up habits and "please"/"thank you"

Part F:  Move & Groove  (20 minutes)

*Caution: please be aware of the classroom safety for this part.

1. Lead our adventure to the movement space using transition actions

2. Energies the group with warm-up music - demonstrate movements clearly

Get your Kids Moving Exercise Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1zgGJTBups

3. Share the thrilling gross motor challenges - demonstrate safety points

4. Create magic moments with bubble time for cooling down – blow bubbles and play soft music

Calm Down Song for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRLS-6s3yf

Part G: Closing Circle  (5 minutes)

Seating plan: Stand in a semicircle

1. Lead a peaceful goodbye song with gentle movements

2. Farewell each child with a personal goodbye gesture
Bye Bye Goodbye Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PraN5ZoSjiY

Letters and Sounds:

Sensory Play Trays:

Gross Motor:

1. Pick an item→ Walk in zigzag→ put in corresponding baskets

2. Go through tunnel—>pebbles facial features→ put in face holes

3. Pick a flashcards—>walk ladder track—>stick features on face ​​​​​​​