Subject
Geography
Topic
The seaside
Grade Level
Reception (4-5 years old)
Duration
30 minutes
Objectives
- To introduce the concept of the seaside to Reception students.
- To familiarize students with the various features and animals found at the seaside.
- To encourage students to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the seaside.
Materials Needed
- Pictures of the seaside, sea creatures, and beach activities
- Flashcards of seaside vocabulary
- Activity sheets
- Coloring materials
Procedure
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of the seaside.
- Show pictures of the seaside and ask the students if they have ever been to the seaside before.
- Ask the students what they know about the seaside and what they would like to learn.
Vocabulary (5 minutes)
- Introduce the vocabulary related to the seaside, such as beach, sand, sea, seagull, crab, jellyfish, and octopus.
- Use flashcards to show each word and ask the students to repeat after you.
Features of the Seaside (10 minutes)
- Show pictures of the various features found at the seaside, such as rock pools, sand dunes, and cliffs.
- Ask the students to identify each feature and describe what they see.
Sea Creatures (5 minutes)
- Show pictures of different sea creatures such as fish, crabs, and jellyfish.
- Ask the students to identify each creature and describe what they see.
- Discuss some interesting facts about each creature.
Beach Activities (5 minutes)
- Show pictures of different beach activities, such as building sandcastles, playing with beach balls, and going for a swim.
- Ask the students to identify each activity and describe what they see.
- Discuss some safety tips for playing at the beach.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Review the seaside vocabulary and features with the students.
- Distribute activity sheets and coloring materials for the students to complete.
- Assign homework for the students to draw their favorite thing about the seaside.
Homework
Draw your favorite thing about the seaside and write a sentence describing it.