Unit 4: Animal Friends Part 3

LESSON 13: Kangaroo & Kiwi
Age Group: 2-3 years old

Duration: 30 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Drama: Students will be able to demonstrate kangaroo hopping and pouch-carrying actions.

• Music: Students will be able to sing “Kangaroo brings Kiwi, k, k, k” with coordinated gestures and rhythm.

• Physical: Students will be able to perform small jumps and explore movement patterns that reflect kangaroo traits.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1. Kangaroo puppet or image

2. Kiwi fruit props or images (whole and sliced)

3. Brown textured fabric (to mimic kiwi skin)

4. Green felt or paper (to represent kiwi flesh)

5. Carpet spots or floor markers

6. Lesson PowerPoint:

LESSON PROCEDURES:

1. Warm-up (3 minutes)

• Invite children to form a circle

• Sing “Making Juice Song” with gentle bouncing

• Guide fruit preparation actions with rhythm

2. Kangaroo Song Introduction (5 minutes)

• Present kangaroo puppet or image

• Teach “Kangaroo brings Kiwi, k, k, k” melody

• Demonstrate kangaroo gestures (ears, tail, pouch)

• Lead echo singing with gentle bouncing

3. Kangaroo Movement Exploration (7 minutes)

• Model kangaroo hops:

  • Two-footed small jumps

  • Forward hops with pauses

  • Side hops with balance

• Demonstrate pouch actions:

  • Pretend to place kiwi in pouch

  • Show gentle carrying and bouncing

• Combine movements:

  • Hop while holding kiwi

  • Pause and present kiwi

  • Bounce with group rhythm

4. Kiwi Texture Exploration (5 minutes)

• Present whole kiwi and sliced kiwi visuals

• Invite children to touch brown fuzzy fabric

• Invite children to touch green soft felt

• Compare textures through movement:

  • Rub arms gently for fuzzy skin

  • Stretch fingers wide for juicy green

• Reinforce “brown outside, green inside” with gestures

5. Story Sequence Practice (8 minutes)

• Guide kangaroo entrance with hops

• Demonstrate fruit presentation to bear family

• Practice joining juice-making actions

• Lead singing with movement

• Model freeze pose and exit hop

6. Cool Down (2 minutes)

• Invite children to return to circle

• Lead soft kangaroo breathing

• Guide gentle stretching

• Signal end with quiet “k, k, k” sounds

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

• Monitor hopping balance and spacing

• Guide gentle landings and soft knees

• Ensure clear pathways for movement

• Support safe carrying of props

ASSESSMENT

• Observe hopping coordination and balance

• Assess pouch action clarity and control

• Evaluate texture gesture understanding

• Monitor song participation and group flow

• Check story sequence and transitions