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Which subject	English
What topic	Hungry caterpillar
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: The Hungry Caterpillar

Topic

The Hungry Caterpillar

Objectives

To enhance vocabulary related to food and animals.
To develop listening and comprehension skills through storytelling.
To encourage creativity through drawing and sharing ideas about transformation.

Grade/Age Group

Preschool / Nursery

Subject

English

Materials

The book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle
Crayons and drawing paper
Visual aids (images of a caterpillar, butterfly, and various fruits)
An interactive whiteboard or a large chart for group activities

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Connection

The lesson aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, specifically focusing on Communication and Language development, Personal, Social and Emotional development, and Understanding the World.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (mins)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the book, ask students if they know what a caterpillar is. Use visual aids to engage them.
2	Read Aloud	10	Read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" aloud. Encourage students to follow along and predict what happens next at key points.
3	Discussion	5	Discuss the story, focusing on the different foods the caterpillar eats and its transformation. Ask open-ended questions.
4	Drawing Activity	5	Give each student drawing paper and crayons. Ask them to draw their favourite food from the story or a butterfly.
5	Sharing Time	3	Invite students to share their drawings with a partner, fostering communication skills.
6	Conclusion and Homework	2	Recap the lesson; remind students to practice saying the names of foods at home. Collect homework (drawing) without presentations.

Assessment

Observe participation during the read-aloud and discussion.
Review drawings to assess understanding of the story and encourage expression of creativity.

Homework

Students will take their drawings home, and parents will be encouraged to discuss the story with them, reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension. The drawings will be collected in the next class without student presentations.