**Lesson Plan: Animals with Feathers**
**Grade Level:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Social Habits
**Topic:** Animals with Feathers
**Duration:** 30-40 minutes
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**Objectives:**
1. **Knowledge**: Students will be able to identify and name at least three animals with feathers.
2. **Skills**: Students will develop their observational skills by examining pictures and models of birds.
3. **Social Skills**: Students will practice taking turns and working together in small group activities.
**Materials:**
- Picture cards of various birds (e.g., sparrow, peacock, parrot)
- Feather props
- A toy or model bird
- Chart paper and markers
- Songs or rhymes related to birds
- Coloring sheets with bird images
- Crayons or markers
- A storybook about birds
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**Lesson Activities:**
**1. Introduction (5 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Warm-up**: Welcome the students and sing a “Good Morning” song.
- **Topic Introduction**: Show a colorful picture of a bird (e.g., a peacock or parrot) and ask, "Who knows what this is?" Introduce the concept of animals with feathers.
**2. Lesson Development (15-20 minutes):**
- **Picture Card Discussion**: Show students picture cards of different birds. Name each bird and ask children to repeat the names after you. Example cards could include a sparrow, a peacock, and a parrot.
- **Feather Exploration**: Pass around some feather props for children to touch and feel. Discuss how all the animals shown have feathers.
**3. Group Activity (10-15 minutes):**
- **Bird Song or Rhyme**: Sing a simple song or rhyme about birds. For example, "Two Little Dickie Birds".
- **Story Time**: Read a short, colorful storybook about birds. Engage the children by asking them to point out different birds and their feathers in the illustrations.
**4. Hands-On Activity (10-15 minutes):**
- **Coloring Activity**: Give each student a coloring sheet with a picture of a bird. Encourage them to color the bird and its feathers. Walk around to assist and praise their efforts.
**5. Closure (5 minutes):**
- **Review and Recap**: Gather the students and briefly go over what they learned. Show the bird pictures again and ask them to name each one.
- **Interactive Sharing**: Let some students share their coloring sheets with the class and talk about the bird they colored.
- **Goodbye Song**: End the lesson with a “Goodbye” song to signal the end of the session.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students’ participation during discussions and activities.
- Check for engagement and understanding as they name the birds and discuss feathers.
- Evaluate their effort and creativity on the coloring activity.
**Extensions:**
- Set up a small display area with books about birds for children to explore during free time.
- Plan a future activity where students can observe real birds (e.g., a visit to a local park or zoo).
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**Notes for Teachers:**
- Keep the atmosphere lively and upbeat to maintain the children’s attention.
- Use simple language and clear visuals to ensure comprehension.
- Be patient and offer plenty of positive reinforcement.
**References:**
- Children’s song/rhyme books
- Bird-themed storybooks (e.g., “A Bird’s Life” by Nancy Parent)
This lesson plan aims to introduce young children to the concept of animals with feathers in a fun, engaging, and educational manner, while also fostering early social habits such as taking turns and working together.