Class size: 10 pairs of children and parent

Age Group: 2-3 years old

Duration: 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

1. Children are able to build vocabulary related to the animal names and body features.
2. Children are able to strengthen their listening comprehension.
3. Children are able to develop confidence in verbal participation and emotional expression in an English-speaking environment.

Materials

• Storybook: Monkey Puzzle by Julia Donaldson (For preparation only)
• Monkey and butterfly puppets or props
• Animal picture cards (elephant, snake, frog, bat, etc.)
• Animal toy figures (same animals as in the story)
• Masking tape to attach toys to chairs
• Jungle-themed decorations (vines, leaves, etc.)
• Basket for collecting toy animals
• Small take-home gifts (e.g., monkey toy or monkey sticker)

Procedures

1. Set up the classroom before children arrive:

• Decorate the space with jungle-themed items (vines, leaves, etc.)
• Attach one animal toy figure to the back, under, or behind each child’s chair using masking tape
• Place animal picture cards in story order, ready for display
• Prepare puppets or props for the monkey and butterfly characters
• Keep gifts hidden until the end of the activity

2. Welcome children as they arrive:

• Greet each child warmly and ask their name
• Engage early arrivals with light conversation or simple questions about animals
• Wait until most children have arrived before starting the main activity

3. Begin the storytelling session:

• Use the monkey and butterfly puppets to act out the story
• Introduce the story by inviting children to help the monkey find his mum
• Teach them the response line: “No, no, no! That’s not his mum!” and practice saying it together
• Read expressively, using gestures and voice changes to bring characters to life
  • Example: Use a deep, slow voice for the elephant, a slithery motion and hissing sound for the snake, flap arms for the bat, etc.

4. Display the corresponding animal picture card each time a new animal is introduced in the story:

• Hold up the card and ask: “What animal is this?”
• Ask simple questions about body features: “Is its nose long or short?” “Does it have wings?”
• Encourage one-word answers like “long,” “short,” “wings,” “legs,” etc.

5. Guide children through the matching activity:

• After the story ends, explain to the children: “Now it’s your turn to help the animals find their mums!”
• Show one animal picture card and ask: “What animal is this?”
• Ask simple questions about body features: “Is its nose long or short?” “Does it have wings?”
• Encourage one-word answers like “long,” “short,” “wings,” “legs,” etc.
• Invite children to look under, behind, or at the back of their chair to find a toy animal
• Ask: “Who has the baby elephant?” or “Who found the frog?”
• Invite the child with the matching toy to place it in the basket
• Repeat the animal name and one body feature to reinforce vocabulary

6. Distribute the gifts:

• Thank children for helping the monkey and butterfly
• Hand out one small gift to each child (e.g., monkey toy or sticker)
• Encourage children to say “Thank you” in English

Reminders

• Be expressive and animated—your energy sets the tone for the whole activity

• Use eye contact, gestures, and movement to keep children engaged

• Speak clearly and repeat key vocabulary often

• Encourage participation, but be patient with shy children

• Smile and show warmth—this is a chance to showcase your teaching style

• Remember: the goal is to demonstrate the quality of our teaching team through interaction, creativity, and connection