Lesson Plan for Toddler - Basic Science and Technology - Living Things I

### Lesson Plan: Living Things #### Age Group: Toddlers (2-3 years old) **Duration:** 30 minutes **Objective:** - To introduce the concept of living things. - To help toddlers identify and differentiate between living and non-living things through interactive activities. **Materials Needed:** - Picture cards of various living things (animals, plants, humans) - Picture cards of non-living things (toys, furniture, etc.) - Plush animal toys - Simple botanical specimens (like a small potted plant) - Soft blanket or mat for circle time - Storybook about animals or plants - Large drawing paper and crayons - Stickers of animals, plants, and other living things --- ### Introduction (5 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Circle Time:** - Gather the children in a circle on a soft blanket or mat. - Greet the children warmly and sing a welcome song to create a positive atmosphere. 2. **Introduction to the Topic:** - Show pictures of living things and say their names out loud (e.g., "This is a dog. A dog is a living thing"). - Explain briefly that living things are things that grow, move, and need food and water. --- ### Main Activity (15 minutes) 1. **Story Time:** - Read a short, engaging storybook about animals or plants. - Pause occasionally to ask simple questions (e.g., "What sound does a dog make?" or "Can you see the tree growing?"). 2. **Interactive Learning:** - Show the children a set of picture cards, some of living things and some of non-living things. - Ask the children to help you sort the cards by placing living things in one pile and non-living things in another. - Use plush animal toys and a small potted plant to show real-life examples of living things. Let the children touch and explore these items under supervision. --- ### Hands-On Activity (10 minutes) 1. **Art and Craft:** - Hand out large drawing paper and crayons to each child. - Encourage the children to draw their favorite living thing (demonstrate by drawing a simple animal or plant on a whiteboard). - Offer animal and plant stickers for the children to stick on their drawings. 2. **Review and Praise:** - Show each child's drawing to the group and praise their efforts. - Use this time to reinforce the concept by asking them to name what they have drawn and whether it is a living thing. --- ### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Recap:** - Recap the lesson by quickly reviewing the key points (what living things are and examples of living things). - Sing a simple song about animals or plants to reinforce learning (e.g., "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"). 2. **Goodbye Circle:** - Gather the children in a circle again and thank them for participating. - Sing a goodbye song to end the class on a happy note. Offer each child a sticker as a reward for their participation. --- **Notes for Teachers:** - Keep the session lively and engaging to match the short attention span of toddlers. - Use simple, clear language and plenty of visuals. - Ensure all materials are safe and age-appropriate. - Be prepared to offer extra assistance to children who might need more help understanding the concepts.