aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	The book ‘the lighthouse keeper’s lunch’
Quantity	1
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An Exciting Start to Our Lesson on "The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch"!

📚 Introduction to the Lesson

Hello, Year 1! Today, we’re going to embark on a delightful adventure inspired by a wonderful story called "The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch" by Ronda Armitage. Are you ready? Let’s get started!

🌊 Activity: A Surprise Picnic

🎉 Setting the Scene

Before we dive into the book, let’s imagine something fun. Picture this:

You are on a magical island with a big, towering lighthouse. It’s sunny, the waves are gently crashing on the rocks, and the smell of delicious food makes your tummy rumble!

🍱 The Surprise Picnic

Now, here’s where it gets exciting. I have a mystery picnic basket in front of our classroom. Inside this basket, there are different food items just like those in the book!

Shall we find out what’s in our picnic basket?

1. Gather around the basket and sit in a circle.
2. I will take out one food item at a time and show it to you.
3. As I reveal each food item, you can shout out what it is and whether you think it might be something the lighthouse keeper would have in his lunch!

🎈 Discussion Time

After we explore all the items, we can talk about:

• What kinds of food do you think the lighthouse keeper loves the most?
• Why do you think it’s important to prepare a tasty lunch?
• How do you think the lighthouse keeper feels when he enjoys his lunch?

📖 Transition Into the Story

Once we finish our fun picnic activity, we will sit back and read "The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch" together.

We’ll discover all the different adventures that happen when our lighthouse keeper tries to enjoy his meal, and how the pesky seagulls add a twist to his lunch plans.

Get ready for some exciting storytelling, Year 1—you’re going to love it!

🎊 Let’s Start Our Adventure!

Now, let’s hop right into the world of lighthouses and delicious food. Who’s ready? 🐦✨

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This engaging introduction not only sets the mood for the lesson but also actively involves students in the theme, fostering curiosity and excitement about "The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch."