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English Lesson Plan for Preschool/Nursery

Lesson Title: Exploring the Alphabet

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective:

• Introduce children to the letters of the alphabet.
• Help children recognize and pronounce the sounds of the letters.
• Encourage participation through song and movement.

Materials Needed:

• Alphabet flashcards
• Alphabet song audio
• Whiteboard and markers
• A large sheet of paper and crayons
• Picture books featuring the alphabet

Lesson Outline:

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a cheerful greeting to the children.
• Explain the objective of today's lesson: "We are going to learn about letters!"
• Show excitement and engage the children by saying, "Who loves letters?"

Alphabet Song (5 minutes)

• Play the alphabet song, encouraging children to sing along.
• Ask the children to clap their hands or do simple movements while singing to make it interactive.
• Reiterate the importance of each letter as they sing.

Introducing Letters (10 minutes)

1. Flashcard Activity
   • Show one flashcard at a time.
   • Pronounce the letter clearly, and ask the children to repeat after you.
   • For each letter, provide an example of a word that starts with that letter, e.g., "A is for Apple."
   • Encourage children to think of other words that start with the letter as well.

Group Activity (5 minutes)

• Divide the children into small groups and give each group a large sheet of paper and crayons.
• Ask them to draw something that starts with a letter from the alphabet (you can guide them on which letters to choose).
• Allow children to present their drawings to the class, naming the letter and the word they illustrated.

Storytime (5 minutes)

• Choose a picture book that features the alphabet, such as "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom."
• Read the story aloud, encouraging children to interact by repeating the letters or sounds.
• Engage children by asking questions about the characters and how they relate to the letters.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Recap what was learned about the alphabet.
• Ask children to name their favorite letter and what sound it makes.
• Praise their participation throughout the lesson, emphasizing their wonderful learning.
• Briefly introduce the topic for the next lesson: "Next time, we’ll learn about words!"

Assessment:

• Observe children's participation during activities.
• Assess their ability to recognize and pronounce letters during flashcard and group activities.