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aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_typeGive a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subjectEnglish as second
What age groupReception / Kindergarten
What topicNeeding help
Quantity1
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Lesson Introduction: "How to Ask for Help"

Objective:

Today, we will learn about the importance of asking for help and how to express our needs in English.

Opening Activity: "The Help Parade"

Description:

To kick off our lesson, we will start with a fun and engaging activity called "The Help Parade." This activity will help us understand what it feels like to need help and how we can ask for it using simple English phrases.

Steps:

  1. Gather the Class:

    • Begin by inviting all the students to sit in a circle on the carpet.

  2. Introduce the Theme:

    • Say: "Today, we're going to talk about asking for help! Sometimes we all need a little help from our friends or grown-ups. Can anyone tell me what it means to need help?"
    • Allow students to share their ideas.

  3. Demonstrate the Help Parade:

    • Explain that you will lead a parade around the classroom. Each student will take turns to hold a sign that says, "HELP!" and will share one thing they might need help with, using simple phrases like:
      • "Can you help me?"
      • "I need help with my book!"
      • "I don’t understand."

  4. Create the Signs:

    • Provide each student with a piece of paper (approximately 8x10 inches). Ask them to draw a symbol of something they might need help with (like a book, puzzle, or art project) and write "HELP!" on the top.

  5. Start the Parade:

    • As the parade begins, play a cheerful song. Each student will walk around the circle holding their sign and saying their help phrase out loud. Encourage classmates to cheer for each other!

Reflection:

After the parade, gather the students back in a circle and discuss:

Encourage the children to think about when it's okay to ask for help and remind them that everyone needs help sometimes.

Transition:

Now that we’ve learned how to ask for help, let's read a story about a character who needed help and see how they asked for it!

This creative introduction not only sets a welcoming tone for the lesson but also fosters collaboration and confidence in using English phrases related to needing help.