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What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
What topic	Reggio inspired
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Welcome to Our Magical Garden Adventure!

Introduction

🌼 Good morning, explorers! Today, we are going to embark on a wondrous adventure right here in our classroom! Our theme for today is “The Magical Garden”, where we will discover the beauty of nature, explore our senses, and use our creativity to express what we find!

Kick-off Activity: The Garden of Imagination

Step 1: Create a Garden Circle

Let’s gather in a circle on the carpet. We’ll start by closing our eyes and taking a deep breath. Imagine you are stepping into a magical garden. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? Let’s take turns sharing our thoughts. You can say things like:

• "I see colorful flowers dancing in the breeze."
• "I hear the gentle buzzing of bees and the chirping of birds."

Step 2: Garden Discovery Walk

Now, let’s go on a Garden Discovery Walk around our classroom!

• Station Exploration: We will have different stations set up:
  • Texture Station: Feel different materials like leaves, petals, and soft moss.
  • Color Station: Look at various colors of flowers and plants in photographs.
  • Sound Station: Listen to sounds from nature, like birds chirping and leaves rustling.

Step 3: Creative Garden Art

After our exploration, it’s time to get creative! We’ll come back to our circle and use what we discovered to create our very own Magical Garden Art.

• Grab some paper, crayons, and materials from our craft corner. You can draw your favorite flower, create a buzzing bee, or even make a whole garden scene!

Wrap-Up: Sharing Our Gardens

At the end of our lesson, we will gather back in our circle to share our creations. Each of you can explain what makes your garden magical and why it is special to you.

Conclusion

🌱 Remember, friends! Every garden is unique, just like you! Through our adventure today, we’ve learned the importance of nature and how we can express ourselves through art. Let’s keep nurturing our imaginations and continue exploring the magical gardens around us!

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Get ready to let your creativity bloom! 🌸