Lesson Plan for Reception - Science - Basic Animals and Plants

**Lesson Plan: Basic Animals and Plants** **Target Group:** Reception (4-5 years old) **Duration:** 45 minutes **Objective:** - Students will be able to identify and name common animals and plants. - Students will understand the basic needs of animals and plants. - Students will be introduced to the concept of living things. **Materials Needed:** - Flashcards with pictures of common animals and plants - Storybook related to animals and plants - Colouring sheets of animals and plants - Crayons and markers - A few real or plastic plants and toy animals - Chart paper and markers - Stickers **Lesson Outline:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greeting and Settling Down:** Start by welcoming the students and inviting them to sit in a circle. - **Introduction to the Topic:** - "Today we are going to learn about some animals and plants. Can anyone tell me the name of an animal you know?" - Encourage a few students to share their responses. - **Story Time:** - Read a short storybook that features both animals and plants. For instance, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. **2. Main Activity (20 minutes)** - **Show and Tell:** - Present flashcards of common animals (e.g., cat, dog, bird, fish) and plants (e.g., sunflower, tree, grass, rose). - Ask the students to repeat the names after you to ensure they can pronounce them correctly. - **Interactive Discussion:** - Discuss the basic needs of animals (food, water, shelter) and plants (water, sunlight, soil). - Use real or plastic plants and toy animals to make the discussion more engaging. - **Colouring Activity:** - Hand out colouring sheets of animals and plants. - Encourage students to colour while describing what they are colouring. "What colour will you make the cat? Do you think this plant needs water?" **3. Group Activity (10 minutes)** - **Poster Making:** - Divide the students into small groups. - Provide each group with a piece of chart paper and markers. - Ask each group to draw at least one animal and one plant on their poster. - Host a mini 'show and tell' where each group presents their poster, explaining what they have drawn. **4. Conclusion (5 minutes)** - **Recap:** - Gather students back in a circle. - Briefly review the animals and plants discussed today. - Ask a few students to name their favourite animal or plant and say why they like it. - **Closing Remarks:** - Praise the students for their participation. - Provide each student with a sticker as a reward for their hard work. **Assessment:** - Informal observation during activities and discussion. - Assess students’ ability to recall and name different animals and plants. - Check engagement and participation in group activities and colouring. **Follow-up Activities:** - Plan a nature walk around the school grounds or a local park to observe real animals and plants. - Create a classroom garden where students can help plant seeds and watch them grow. This lesson plan balances interactive and hands-on activities, making it engaging for young learners while imparting essential knowledge about animals and plants.