| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Oracy/ farms |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Engage your little learners with a lively beginning! Let's kick off our lesson on farms and oracy by taking an imaginary trip to the farm!
Bring a soft toy of a farm animal to class—perhaps a cow, pig, or chicken! As you introduce the animal, ask the children if they know what sound it makes.
Prompt:
"Look who has joined us today! This is Charlie the Cow. Can anyone tell me what sound a cow makes?"
Encourage the children to make the animal sound together. This quick interaction not only warms up their voices but also gets them excited about what’s to come.
Next, read a short, engaging story about a day on the farm. Choose a text that introduces various characters, such as Farmer Joe, the animals, and the crops. As you read, pause to ask open-ended questions.
Prompt Questions:
Encourage children to share their thoughts and ideas, promoting their speaking skills and imagination.
After the story, have a discussion about the farm. Use visual aids like pictures of different farm animals and crops on the board. Encourage children to name their favourite animals and share experiences they may have had on farms or encounters with animals.
Sample Prompts:
To wrap up this introduction, invite the children to choose their favourite farm animal from your visual aids or the soft toy. Allow them to act out their animal while making the respective sounds. This fun activity will solidify their understanding while promoting confidence in speaking and expressing themselves.
Prompt:
"Now it's your turn! Let’s turn into our favourite farm animals! Who's ready to show us how your animal moves and sounds?"
This engaging and interactive start will set the stage for a fun, hands-on exploration of farms and help develop children's oracy skills in a playful manner!