Lesson Plan for Toddler - Nature Study - Objects In The Sky

### Lesson Plan: Objects in the Sky #### Age Group: Toddlers (18 months to 3 years) #### Duration: 30-45 minutes #### Topic: Objects in the Sky --- ### Objectives - **Cognitive Development:** To introduce toddlers to basic concepts of sky and objects seen in it (sun, moon, clouds, stars, and airplanes). - **Language Development:** To enhance vocabulary related to sky objects. - **Physical Development:** To engage in outdoor activities and improve motor skills. - **Creative Development:** To express their understanding through art and craft activities. ### Materials Needed - Pictures or flashcards of the sun, moon, clouds, stars, and airplanes - Children's books related to the sky (e.g., "Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown) - Art supplies (crayons, markers, paper, cotton balls, glue) - A blanket for outdoor sky observation - Binoculars (optional, under supervision) - Safety hats (for outdoor activity) ### Activities #### 1. Welcome and Introduction (5-10 minutes) - **Circle Time:** - Gather the children in a circle. - Show them flashcards of different objects in the sky. - Ask them simple questions like, "Who knows what this is?" and "What do you see in the sky?" #### 2. Story Time (10 minutes) - Read a children's book related to the sky (e.g., "Goodnight Moon"). - Engage the children by asking questions about the book, such as, "What do you see in the sky in the book?" #### 3. Craft Activity (15 minutes) - **Cloud Art:** - Give each child a piece of blue construction paper to represent the sky. - Provide cotton balls for clouds. Allow children to glue the cotton balls onto the paper to make their own cloud scenes. - Encourage them to add suns and moons by drawing with crayons or markers. #### 4. Outdoor Observation (15 minutes) - Take the children outside with a blanket to lie on. - **Sky Watching:** - Look up at the sky and discuss what they see. - Point out any clouds, airplanes, or birds flying. - Talk about how the sky changes from day (sun) to night (moon and stars). #### 5. Physical Activity (5-10 minutes) - **Sky-themed Movement:** - Encourage children to pretend to be airplanes flying in the sky. - Play a game of "Run from the Sun" where they need to move quickly when you shout "sun" and freeze when you shout "moon." #### 6. Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes) - Gather the children back in the circle. - Recap what they learned about the sky and the objects in it. - Sing a simple song or rhyme about the sky (e.g., "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"). ### Extension Activity (Optional) - **Sky Journal:** - Help children create a simple sky journal where they can draw or paste pictures of the sky objects they observe throughout the week, with help from parents or caregivers. --- ### Assessment - **Observation:** Monitor children's participation and enthusiasm during activities. - **Questioning:** Ask children to identify sky objects during the activities to check their understanding. - **Art Display:** Display their craft projects and discuss with each child what they created and why. ### Notes - Ensure all activities are safe and age-appropriate. - Be flexible and attentive to the children’s moods and interests. - Aim to make the experience enjoyable so they develop a natural curiosity and love for learning about nature. By exploring the sky through diverse and engaging activities, toddlers can start building an understanding of the natural world while also developing essential early childhood skills.