# Lesson Plan for Toddler Group
## Topic: Animals - Wild Animals
### Objective:
To introduce toddlers to wild animals, helping them recognize basic features, sounds, and names.
### Duration:
30 minutes
### Materials Needed:
- Picture cards of wild animals (e.g., lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, tiger, monkey, bear)
- Toy models of wild animals (if available)
- Audio recordings of animal sounds
- Chart paper and markers
- Glue sticks for the craft activity
- Coloring sheets with outlines of wild animals
- Crayons
### Lesson Structure:
#### 1. Introduction (5 minutes)
- **Greeting and Attendance:** Warmly welcome all the toddlers.
- **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Show a few picture cards of wild animals.
- Ask if anyone recognizes or can name any animals.
- Briefly explain that today they will learn about animals that live in the wild.
#### 2. Picture Card Activity (5 minutes)
- **Animal Identification:**
- Show each picture card one by one.
- Name the animal and encourage the children to repeat after you.
- Share one interesting fact about each animal (e.g., "The lion is called the king of the jungle.").
#### 3. Sound Matching Game (5 minutes)
- **Animal Sounds:**
- Play the audio recordings of different wild animal sounds.
- Show the picture card of each animal as its sound is played.
- Ask the toddlers to try and imitate the sounds.
#### 4. Story Time (5 minutes)
- **Short Story:**
- Tell a simple story involving a few of the wild animals (e.g., "The Adventures of Leo the Lion and Ellie the Elephant").
- Use toy models or picture cards to visually engage the children as you narrate the story.
#### 5. Craft Activity (5 minutes)
- **Animal Collage:**
- Provide the toddlers with pre-cut pictures of wild animals.
- Assist them in pasting the pictures onto a large chart paper to make an animal collage.
- Let them name the animals they are pasting.
#### 6. Coloring Activity (5 minutes)
- **Coloring Sheets:**
- Distribute coloring sheets with outlines of wild animals.
- Provide crayons and guide the toddlers to color in the animals.
- Encourage them to choose the correct colors if they remember (e.g., "What color is a zebra?").
#### 7. Review and Goodbye (5 minutes)
- **Review:**
- Quickly review the animals learned during the session.
- Ask a few children to name their favorite animal.
- **Goodbye Song:**
- Sing a simple goodbye song to wind up the session.
- Remind the children to tell their parents about the wild animals they learned.
### Assessment:
- Observe children's participation and engagement during activities.
- Listen for correct animal names and sounds during the review.
- Note creativity and motor skills in craft and coloring activities.
### Follow-Up:
- Encourage parents to read animal storybooks at home.
- Suggest a simple animal sounds video for viewing at home.
This lesson plan aims to be engaging, fun, and educational, keeping in mind the attention span and developmental stages of toddlers.