K1L3 Plant Friends

Lesson Duration: 30 minutes

Grade: K1

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives

•  Children will be able to identify plants in their environment.
•  Children will be able to experience simple planting activity.
• Children will be able to recognize water and sunlight help plants.

Lesson Procedure

3 mins - Opening

1. Direct pupils to form circle
2. Model "Hello Song" with actions
3. Present plant puppet using TPR
4. Elicit "plant" through gestures and repetition

5 mins - Plant Identification

1. Present target vocabulary:
   • Indicate plant → "Plant"
   • Touch leaf → "Leaf"
   • Demonstrate colour → "Green"
2. Facilitate choral repetition
3. Conduct "Touch & Say" activity:
   • Teacher: "Touch plant"
   • Pupils respond physically
4. Utilise flashcards for reinforcement

7 mins - Watering Practice

1. Present target language: "Water plant"
2. Demonstrate watering movement
3. Distribute watering cans
4. Support individual practice:
   • Teacher: "[Name], water plant"
   • Monitor proper execution
5. Reinforce vocabulary through repetition

7 mins - Growing Activity

1. Introduce materials using realia
2. Demonstrate step-by-step sequence:
   • Show beaker → "Beaker"
   • Present cotton wool → "Cotton"
   • Display seed → "Seed"
3. Guide sequential actions:
   • Position cotton wool
   • Place seed
   • Add water
4. Monitor individual progress
5. Reinforce key words: "Seed", "Water"

5 mins - Movement Session

1. Present action vocabulary:
   • Lift arms → "Sun"
   • Sway → "Plant"
   • Drinking motion → "Water"
2. Lead TPR sequence
3. Incorporate target vocabulary:
   • "Sun for plant"
   • "Water for plant"
4. Observe participation

3 mins - Plenary

1. Begin farewell routine
2. Facilitate puppet interaction
3. Conduct "Goodbye Song"
4. Reinforce key vocabulary: "Bye-bye plant"