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Which subjectEnglish
What topic
What length (min)30
What age groupReception / Kindergarten
Class size20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Animals and Their Habitats

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Kindergarten / Reception

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the National Standards for Language Arts, specifically focusing on comprehension and vocabulary development in K-2.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 min Begin with a brief discussion about animals. Ask students to name their favorite animals. Use picture cards to engage them.
2 Habitat Exploration 10 min Introduce the concept of habitats. Show the large chart and discuss different types: forest, ocean, desert. Use picture cards to match animals with their habitats.
3 Story Time 5 min Read the selected storybook aloud. Encourage students to listen for different animals and their habitats mentioned in the story.
4 Group Activity 5 min Divide students into small groups. Provide each group with animal picture cards and ask them to sort the animals into their correct habitats.
5 Individual Practice 5 min Hand out worksheets where students can draw their favorite animal and write its habitat. Provide assistance as needed.
6 Closing Discussion 5 min Review key vocabulary related to animals and habitats. Ask students what they learned today and gather their worksheets for informal checking.

Homework

Students are to complete a worksheet at home where they list their three favorite animals and draw a line connecting them to their habitats. The teacher will check these worksheets without calling students to present in front of the class.

Lesson script