| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| What topic | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we will embark on a magical journey through the world of words and stories. We’ll learn new vocabulary and practice reading comprehension!
🎵 Sing a Song: "Once Upon a Time" 🎵
Start by gathering the students in a circle. Tell them that today is a special day where we will dive into magical tales. Introduce the song “Once Upon a Time” which you can sing together. Here’s a simple version:
🎶 Once upon a time, in a book we will find,
Characters and adventures, oh what a fun time!
Let’s open the covers, adventures await,
Reading is magic, it’s never too late!
🎶
Encourage the children to clap along or add hand motions to make the song lively!
Once the song is finished, tell the students, “Just like in our song, every good story begins with a special phrase. Today, we will be using ‘Once upon a time…’ as we create our own stories!”
Inform the students that they will learn about characters, settings, and plots. Explain that they will get to create their own mini-stories later in the class!
Show a colorful picture book cover that relates to a well-known fairy tale (e.g., “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”). Ask the students:
Encourage them to share their thoughts and excitement about stories!
Wrap up the beginning of the lesson by saying, “Let’s unlock the door to our imagination and dive deep into the magical world of storytelling together!”
Now, it’s time to dive into the lesson with your students, guiding them through engaging activities based on the story elements you’ve just introduced!
This engaging and interactive starter sets a positive tone for the lesson while making students excited about learning English through stories!