| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Fall |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Reading
Reception / Kindergarten
30 minutes
20
Fall
This lesson aligns with the National Reading Standards for Kindergarten, focusing on vocabulary acquisition and reading comprehension skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Fall | 5 mins | Start with a discussion about the season of fall. Use flashcards to introduce vocabulary words. Ask students questions related to their own experiences during fall (e.g., "What do you see in fall?"). |
| 2 | Story Reading | 10 mins | Read a picture book about fall to the class. Pause to ask questions and encourage students to predict what will happen next. Use visual aids to enhance comprehension. |
| 3 | Discussion | 5 mins | Engage students in a discussion about the story. Ask them to recall different elements of fall mentioned in the book. Encourage sharing of personal experiences related to fall. |
| 4 | Creative Activity | 7 mins | Instruct students to create a drawing of their favorite thing about fall using construction paper and crayons. Encourage them to include words from the vocabulary list in their drawings. |
| 5 | Wrap-Up and Feedback | 3 mins | Gather students to share their drawings with the class. Provide positive feedback and use stickers as rewards for participation. |
Ask students to bring in a picture or an item related to fall for the next class (e.g., a leaf, a small pumpkin, etc.). Homework will be checked by the teacher without students presenting their items in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to talk about a very special season—fall! Can anyone tell me what comes to mind when I say ‘fall’?"
(Wait for responses from students. Acknowledge their contributions.)
"Great answers! Now, I have some fun flashcards here that show us some important words related to fall. Let’s take a look!"
(Show each flashcard—leaves, pumpkins, harvest—and say the word clearly. Encourage students to repeat after you.)
"Now, let’s think about what we see in fall. Raise your hand and tell me, ‘What do you see in the fall?’"
(Encourage responses; guide the conversation based on students' answers.)
"Alright, friends! Now that we’ve talked about what fall is, I have a special story to read to you today. It’s a picture book all about fall. Let’s all gather around!"
(Read the story, using expressive voice and gestures to engage the students. Pause at key moments to ask questions like, "What do you think will happen next?")
"Look at this picture! What do you see? How do you think the characters feel?"
(Encourage predictions and engagement throughout the reading.)
"Wow, that was an exciting story! Now, let’s talk about what we read. Who can tell me one thing they saw in the story that reminded them of fall?"
(Encourage students to share examples from the story. Ask questions like, "What kind of things do we find in fall?")
"Can anyone share a personal experience related to fall? Maybe something you did or saw during this season?"
(Encourage sharing while guiding the discussion to keep it on topic.)
"Now it’s time for a really fun activity! I want each of you to think about your favorite thing about fall. You’re going to create a drawing using this construction paper and crayons!"
(Hand out materials.)
"As you draw, I encourage you to include some of the words we learned today from our flashcards! You can draw pumpkins, leaves, or even something from our story!"
(Provide time for students to work on their drawings, walking around to offer assistance when needed.)
"Time's up, everyone! Let’s gather back together and share what we made. Who would like to go first?"
(Encourage students to share their drawings with the class.)
"Wow, those are amazing! I can see so much creativity! You all did a fantastic job today. As a little reward for participating, I have stickers for everyone!"
(Hand out stickers, encouraging students while praising their efforts and creativity.)
"Don’t forget, next time I want you to bring something from home that’s related to fall, like a leaf or a small pumpkin. I can't wait to see what you all bring! Great work today!"