**Lesson Plan: Animals that Live in the Forest II**
**Target Age Group:** Toddlers (Aged 2-4)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Objective:**
- To introduce and reinforce knowledge of various animals that live in the forest.
- To engage toddlers in sensory and hands-on learning experiences related to forest animals.
**Materials Needed:**
- Picture cards of various forest animals (bear, deer, fox, owl, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, etc.)
- Plush toys or animal figurines representing forest animals
- A simple storybook about forest animals
- Art supplies (construction paper, crayons, safe glue, scissors)
- Forest animal sound recordings
- Printout or drawn outline of a forest scene on large paper
- Stickers or cutouts of forest animals
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (5 minutes):**
- Greet the students warmly and gather them in a circle.
- Briefly review the previous lesson on Animals that Live in the Forest, if applicable.
- Introduce the topic of the day: Animals that Live in the Forest II.
2. **Visual and Auditory Sensory Activity (5 minutes):**
- Show picture cards of various forest animals and discuss each one briefly. Emphasize their names, sounds, and a fun fact about them.
- Play recordings of the sounds each animal makes. Ask the children to mimic the sounds. Encourage participation to keep them engaged.
3. **Storytime (5 minutes):**
- Read a simple storybook about forest animals. Choose a book with large, colorful illustrations.
- After reading, ask a few questions about the story to reinforce learning (e.g., "Which animals did we see in the story? What sound does a fox make?").
4. **Interactive Game (5 minutes):**
- Play an "Animal Match Game" using plush toys or animal figurines.
- Lay out the animal figurines and give each child a picture card of an animal. Have them match the card with the correct toy.
- Encourage them to say the animal's name and one sound or fact about it.
5. **Art Activity (5 minutes):**
- Provide the children with a printout or drawn outline of a forest scene.
- Give them cutouts or stickers of forest animals and let them place the animals in the forest scene.
- Assist with safe glue and encourage creativity.
6. **Movement Activity (3 minutes):**
- Engage children in a simple movement activity where they can mimic the movements of forest animals.
- For example, they can "hop like a rabbit," "prowl like a fox," or "flap like an owl."
7. **Conclusion and Review (2 minutes):**
- Gather the children back in a circle.
- Review the names and sounds of the forest animals learned in the lesson.
- Praise their participation and effort.
- Sing a short, familiar song related to animals as a positive way to end the lesson.
**Assessment:**
- Observe the children's engagement and participation during activities.
- Notice their ability to recognize and name the forest animals.
- Check for understanding through their responses to questions and their involvement in the art and matching activities.
**Follow-up Activities:**
- Encourage parents to take their toddlers on a nature walk and look for any animals or signs of animals they might have learned about.
- Suggest children's books or videos related to forest animals for further exploration at home.
**Note:**
Ensure the learning environment is safe and age-appropriate. Adapt the activities based on the children’s engagement and interest levels.