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Which subject	English
What topic	Animals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Animals

Subject

English

Topic

Animals

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• To introduce students to different types of animals (wild and domestic).
• To enhance vocabulary related to animals.
• To develop listening, speaking, and comprehension skills through interactive activities.
• To promote social interaction and teamwork.

Materials

• Flashcards featuring various animals (dogs, cats, elephants, lions, etc.)
• A picture book about animals (age-appropriate)
• Animal sounds audio (optional)
• Large chart paper and markers
• Glue and scissors for a craft activity

National Curriculum Requirements

• Support children's understanding of communication and reading through visual and auditory aids.
• Encourage creative expression and teamwork through hands-on activities.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Greet students, gather them on the mat. Introduce the topic of animals using flashcards. Discuss what animals they know.
2	Story Time	10 minutes	Read an engaging picture book about animals. Ask students questions to check comprehension. Encourage them to predict what happens next.
3	Animal Sounds	5 minutes	Play animal sounds (optional) and have students guess the animal. Discuss whether the animals are wild or domestic.
4	Group Activity	5 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Provide them with flashcards and large chart paper to create a poster about their assigned animal.
5	Craft Activity	5 minutes	Have students create a simple animal figure using provided materials (glue, scissors, paper).
6	Review and Homework	5 minutes	Review what they learned about animals. Assign homework: draw their favourite animal and write one fact about it. Collect all completed homework without presentations.

Assessment

• Observe student participation during discussions and activities.
• Review the completed homework for understanding and creativity.

Notes

• Ensure to encourage all students to participate and provide positive feedback.
• Be mindful of varying attentions spans; adjust timings if necessary.

Follow-up

• In the next lesson, expand on animal habitats or characteristics, building on this lesson's foundation.

Lesson script