**Lesson Plan**
**Topic:** Mr. Sun
**Age Group:** Toddlers (1-3 years)
**Time:** 30-45 minutes
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**Objective:**
- Encourage listening and concentration skills.
- Introduce and reinforce weather concepts and the sun.
- Develop motor skills through movement and actions.
- Foster enjoyment of poetry and rhythm.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Song lyrics printed out (large print, laminated if possible)
- Visual aids (sun, clouds, rain cut-outs made of felt or paper)
- Musical instruments (maracas, tambourines, shakers)
- Craft supplies (yellow and orange construction paper, glue, child-friendly scissors, markers, stickers)
- Audio device (for playing the song)
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**Introduction (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting:**
- Gather the children in a circle.
- Sing a welcome song to create a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
2. **Introduction to the Topic:**
- Hold up a visual aid of the sun.
- Ask the children if they know what it is and encourage responses.
- Briefly talk about the sun, including its warmth and how it brightens the day.
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**Main Activity (10-15 minutes):**
1. **Song and Movements:**
- Introduce the song "Mr. Sun."
- Play the song on the audio device and sing along with the children.
- Teach simple movements to accompany the song (e.g., raising arms for the sun, wiggling fingers for sunlight).
- Encourage children to participate in movements while singing.
2. **Rhythm and Instruments:**
- Provide each child with a simple musical instrument.
- Play the song again, encouraging the children to play along with the beat.
- Practice clapping or tapping to the rhythm if instruments aren’t available.
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**Craft Activity (10-15 minutes):**
1. **Making a Sunshine Craft:**
- Provide each child with a pre-cut circle of yellow construction paper (the sun) and strips of orange paper (sun rays).
- Show children how to glue the orange strips around the yellow circle to make a sun.
- Allow toddlers to decorate the sun with markers or stickers.
- If time allows, write each child's name on their sun for personalization.
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**Closing (5-10 minutes):**
1. **Show and Tell:**
- Gather the children in a circle.
- Allow each child to show their sunshine craft and say something about it if they can.
2. **Goodbye Song:**
- End the session with a goodbye song, incorporating themes from the day's lesson (e.g., waving goodbye to Mr. Sun).
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**Assessment:**
- Observe the children’s participation and attention during the song.
- Note their ability to follow instructions and participate in movements and crafting.
- Informally assess their understanding and enjoyment by their interactions and expressions.
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**Follow-Up Activity:**
- Share a note with parents about what was learned so they can reinforce at home.
- Suggest singing the "Mr. Sun" song together or looking for the sun outside.
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This lesson plan aims to provide toddlers with an engaging and interactive experience, helping them learn about the sun while fostering a love for music and rhythm.