Unit 5: Character Roles & Parade Prep

LESSON 2: Who Am I? Character Roles
Age Group: 2-3 years old
Duration: 30 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Drama: Students will be able to identify and act out assigned animal roles through movement and sound.
   Music: Students will be able to say role identity lines, group or individual. 
   Physical: Students will be able to coordinate simple, unique actions that reflect animal traits.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1. Animal puppets or images (Alligator, Wolf, Ostrich, Monkey, Lion, Panda, Kangaroo, Lizard, Pig, Gorilla)
2. Role cards or badges with animal pictures
3. Carpet spots or floor markers
4. Percussion instrument (chime or drum)
5. Lesson PowerPoint:

LESSON PROCEDURES:
1. Warm-up (3 minutes)

• Invite children to form a circle.
• Sing “Making Juice Song” with coordinated gestures.
• Guide fruit preparation actions with rhythm.
 

2. Role Assignment & Group Line Practice (7 minutes)

• Present animal puppets or images.
• Invite children to receive role cards or badges.
• Invite each group to stand in a line.
• Guide each group to say together: “We are the [animal] family.”
• For capable groups, invite each child to say their individual line: “I am the Daddy Alligator,” “I am the Baby Alligator,” etc.
• Reinforce group identity with repetition and smiles.

3.  Character Trait Actions (7 minutes)
Assign and model unique, actions for each animal:
• Alligator: invite children to open and close arms like a big mouth.
• Wolf: invite children to cup hands around mouth and howl softly.
• Ostrich: invite children to stretch neck tall and flap arms gently.
• Monkey: invite children to swing arms playfully and scratch head.
• Lion: invite children to spread arms wide and roar gently.
• Panda: invite children to hug themselves and roll shoulders slowly.
• Kangaroo: invite children to bounce gently with hands on tummy (pouch).
• Lizard: invite children to climb vertically with alternating hand‑foot gestures.
• Pig: invite children to snort happily and rub their nose.
• Gorilla: invite children to tap chest softly and swing arms.

4.Story Sequence Practice (10 minutes)

• Ring the chime to signal the next group.
• Announce: “Welcome the [animal] family!”
• Invite the animal group to walk to the assigned point.
• Guide them to stand in a line.
• Lead the group to say: “We are the [animal] family.”
• For capable groups, invite each child to say their individual line (e.g., “I am Daddy Alligator”).
• Guide the group to bow together.
• Invite them to walk out of the assigned point calmly.
• Continue until all animal families have performed their sequence.

5. Cool Down (3 minutes)

• Invite children to return to circle.
• Lead soft breathing and gentle stretching.
• Guide role card collection and closing chant.

 

ASSESSMENT:

1. Observe clarity of role recognition and identity.
2. Assess participation in animal sound and movement traits.
3. Evaluate group identity chants and teamwork.
4. Monitor story sequence and transitions in family groups.