🌍 Exploring Our World: A Journey Begins!
Introduction
Good morning, little explorers! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure around the world! Are you ready to discover amazing places and meet new friends?
Hook: "The Magical World Map"
Materials Needed:
- A large world map (you can use a poster or a digital display)
- A soft toy globe (or a beach ball)
- Picture cards of different landmarks (like the Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, etc.)
Activity:
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Start with a Question:
- Gather the students in a circle and show them the globe or beach ball.
- Ask, “Can anyone tell me what this is? Where do we live?”
- Encourage students to share their thoughts about places they know.
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Magical Map Reveal:
- Hold up the world map and say, “This is a magical map that shows us EVERYWHERE in the world!”
- As you uncover the map, explain that each section shows different countries, oceans, and landmarks.
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Landmark Guessing Game:
- Show a picture card of a famous landmark and ask, “Who can guess where this is?”
- Allow students to shout out answers or raise their hands to guess.
- After a few guesses, reveal the answer and tell them a fun fact about that place.
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Imaginary Plane Ride:
- Say, “Now, let’s all get ready to take a magic plane ride around the world!”
- Have the children pretend to buckle their seatbelts.
- Start from Australia and fly to different countries, stopping to learn a little something about each place.
Conclusion
Wrap up the lesson by reminding the students that our world is full of wonders. Explain how different countries have unique cultures, languages, and traditions. Encourage them to continue exploring during the week and think about their own adventures around the globe!
Follow-Up:
- For their next activity, ask the students to draw their favourite place in the world they would like to visit, and share it with the class during “Show and Tell” next week!
Let’s get ready to explore our beautiful world together! 🌏✈️