| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | Marine animals |
| What length (min) | 25 |
| What age group | Preschool / Nursery |
| Class size | 3 |
| What curriculum | Frog street |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Marine Animals
Preschool / Nursery
Mathematics
25 minutes
3
Frog Street
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Engage students by discussing different marine animals. Ask questions to spark interest. |
| 2 | Printable Card Activity | 5 min | Distribute printable cards for students to fill out with marine animals and their numbers. |
| 3 | Group Task | 5 min | Divide students into groups (1 group per student). Each group will create sets of marine animals using counting blocks. |
| 4 | Physical Activity Break | 5 min | Lead students in a fun physical activity, such as “Swim Like a Fish” to stretch and move around. |
| 5 | Check and Collect Cards | 5 min | Randomly check the filled cards for understanding without students presenting them. Discuss the results as a class. |
| 6 | Conclusion | 5 min | Recap the lesson. Reinforce what they learned about counting and marine animals. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we’re going to explore the exciting world of marine animals. Can anyone tell me what a marine animal is? Yes! That's right, marine animals live in the ocean. Can you think of any examples? (Pause for responses) Great job! We have fish, dolphins, octopuses, and even turtles!
Now, let’s see how many marine animals we can count together. Who can tell me how many different marine animals we can find in the ocean? (Engage with students’ responses) Exactly! There are so many!
Today, we’re going to learn to count these animals and even do some fun math with them. Are you all ready to dive in? Let’s go!"
"Alright, friends! It's time for our first activity. I’m going to give each of you a printable card. On these cards, you will draw some marine animals, and next to each drawing, I want you to write down how many of each animal you have drawn.
Let’s take a quick look together. (Show an example of a filled card) Here’s one example. If I draw two fish, I will write the number '2' next to my drawing.
Now, I’ll pass out the cards, and you can get started! Remember, have fun with it and be creative!"
(Pass out the cards and give students time to complete them)
"Great job with your cards, everyone! Now, we’re going to do a fun group task. Each of you will have your own group, and I want you to use these counting blocks to create a set of marine animals.
(Show the counting blocks) You can make fish, crabs, or any marine animal you like! Once you make your sets, I want you to count how many of each animal you’ve created and share that with me.
Let’s get into our groups and start building! Remember to communicate with your friends and help each other!"
(Give students time to work in groups)
"Wow, you all did an amazing job with your counting! Now it’s time for a little break to stretch our bodies. We’re going to play a game called 'Swim Like a Fish.' Here’s how it works: when I say 'swim,' I want you to move around the room like a fish, wiggling your arms and legs!
Let’s practice that for a moment. Ready? Swim! (Lead them in the movement) Now, let’s swim like we’re exploring the ocean. Ready? Swim! Good job, everyone! Now, let’s finish up our swim and calm back down to our spots."
"Alright, everyone, let’s gather back together. We’re going to check our cards now. I’m going to walk around and look at what you have filled out. You don’t need to present them; I just want to see how you did.
As I check your cards, I want you to think about what we learned today. How many different marine animals did you count? (As you check the cards, ask students questions about their drawings and numbers) Fantastic work on these cards! You learned so much today!"
"To wrap up our lesson, let’s recap what we learned today. We talked about marine animals, practiced counting, and even did some fun activities!
Can anyone tell me what their favorite marine animal was today? (Pause for responses) I loved hearing all about your favorite animals!
Don’t forget, you will have a worksheet to practice at home about marine animals and counting. We’ll go over it next time.
Great job today, everyone! You all did fantastic, and I can’t wait to see you again next class!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A vibrant underwater scene} | - Introduction to marine animals |
| - Definition: Marine animals live in the ocean | ||
| - Examples: Fish, dolphins, octopuses, turtles | ||
| - Excitement about counting marine animals | ||
| 2 | {Image: A filled printable card} | - Printable Card Activity Introduction |
| - Draw marine animals and write the count next to each drawing | ||
| - Example of a filled card | ||
| - Encourage creativity and fun in drawing | ||
| 3 | {Image: A set of colorful counting blocks} | - Group Task Introduction |
| - Create marine animals using counting blocks | ||
| - Examples: Fish, crabs, and other marine creatures | ||
| - Importance of teamwork and communication | ||
| 4 | {Image: Children pretending to swim} | - Physical Activity Break Introduction |
| - Game: "Swim Like a Fish" | ||
| - Instructions: Move around like a fish with wiggling arms and legs | ||
| - Aim: Stretch and have fun | ||
| 5 | {Image: A teacher reviewing cards} | - Check and Collect Cards Introduction |
| - Review the filled cards | ||
| - Reflect on the lesson: How many different marine animals counted? | ||
| - Encouragement and praise for students' work | ||
| 6 | {Image: A classroom with happy children} | - Conclusion and Recap |
| - Summary of topics: Marine animals, counting, fun activities | ||
| - Ask about favorite marine animals | ||
| - Reminder about the worksheet for practice at home | ||
| - Positive reinforcement and anticipation for the next class |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What defines a marine animal? | |
| Can you name three examples of marine animals? | |
| How many different species of marine animals can you think of? | |
| What marine animal did you draw on your card? | |
| How many fish did you create with your counting blocks? | |
| What is your favorite marine animal and why? | |
| How did we move during the 'Swim Like a Fish' game? | |
| What did you learn about counting marine animals today? | |
| Can you describe the activity you did with your group? | |
| What is one thing you will practice at home related to marine animals? |
If you could be any marine animal for a day, which one would you choose and why?
Can you think of a marine animal that has special abilities, like changing colors or making sounds? What are those abilities?
What do you think is the most important thing we can do to help protect marine animals and their environment?
If you had to create a new marine animal that combines features of two different animals, what would it look like?
How do you think marine animals communicate with each other? Can you give an example of how two animals might work together in the ocean?
Here’s a list of simple physical exercises that can be performed as part of the lesson plan:
These exercises can be easily incorporated into the lesson for an engaging physical activity break!