L8 My Family Home

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 story "Meg the Cat" with illustrations for visual support.

2. Create flashcards with family member vocabulary.

Part 1: Story Introduction and Vocabulary Activity

 "Meg the Cat" Story Introduction

Target Vocabulary:

- father/dad

- mother/mum

- grandpa

- grandma

Target Instructions:

- "This is my [family member]."

- "Who is your [family member]?" Point to the right person.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify immediate family members

2. Connect family relationships to their own experiences

3. Engage with the story of "Meg the Cat" through listening and participation.

Materials Needed:

- "Meg the Cat" storybook or illustrated printouts

- Family member vocabulary flashcards

Lesson Procedure

1. **Warm-Up (5 mins)**: Sing "The Finger Family" song with gestures.

2. **Story Introduction (5 mins)**: Show the children the book cover and discuss families. Ask simple questions like "Who lives in your house?"

3. **Family Tree Game (10 mins)**: Using flashcards, create a simple family tree on the board. Invite children to take turns placing family members. Reinforce the target vocabulary by saying, "This is ___'s [family member]."

4. **Interactive Reading (15 mins)**: Read "Meg the Cat," pausing to identify family members and encourage children to repeat the target phrase.

Assessment:

- Monitor children's ability to identify family members

- Observe participation in interactive activities

Remarks & Reminders for Teachers:

- Encourage quiet children to participate.

- Offer plenty of positive reinforcement to support language acquisition and boost confidence.

- Simplify or repeat instructions as needed to ensure comprehension.

- Use expressive gestures and tone of voice to maintain engagement during the story reading.

Part 2: Art and Craft Activity

My Family Home

Learning Objectives

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

1. Follow simple instructions to create the craft work.

2. Develop fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and decorating.

3. Understand the target vocabulary words in context.

Materials Needed:

- Printed house templates

- Pre-cut human figures (as family members)

- Colored markers/crayons

- Glue sticks

- Scissors (for teacher use)

- Decorative materials (stickers, colored paper)

Lesson Procedure

1. **Introduction (5 mins)**: Show a completed house with family members and demonstrate how to open/close the door.

2. **Creating the House (15 mins)**:

   - Distribute house templates

   - Help children fold the roof and door

   - Guide them in decorating the house

   - Assist with placing family members inside

3. **Show and Tell (5 mins)**: Each child presents their house and family members.

4. **Clean-Up (5 mins)**: Help children organize materials and clean workspace.

Assessment:

- Observe the ability to follow folding instructions

- Monitor engagement with the activity

Remarks & Reminders for Teachers:

- Pre-fold the difficult parts of the house template

- Demonstrate each step clearly

- Demonstrate glue application

- Encourage creativity in house decoration

- Make connections between craft and story

Follow-Up:

- Encoruage the display family houses at home

- Encourage parents to tell the story of finding Meg the Cat using their house

Remarks & Reminders for Teachers:

- Ensure that each child is actively participating and not just observing.

- Assist with difficult tasks like tying knots or cutting, if necessary.

- Provide lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement to boost confidence.

- Use simple language and demonstrate each step before asking the children to do it.

- Keep safety in mind at all times, especially with materials like scissors and glue.

Reference

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