Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of what a cruise is and will be able to identify some common features and activities associated with going on a cruise.

Materials and Prep

• Imagination
• Paper and crayons/markers
• Optional: Books or pictures of cruise ships

No prior knowledge or preparation is necessary for this lesson.

Activities

1. Draw Your Dream Cruise Ship: Encourage the student to use their imagination and draw what their dream cruise ship would look like. They can include features like swimming pools, restaurants, and even a slide!
2. Design Your Cruise Itinerary: Have the student plan out their dream cruise itinerary. They can decide which places they would like to visit and what fun activities they would like to do on the cruise.
3. Role Play: Pretend to be on a cruise ship! Set up chairs or cushions in a row to represent the deck of a ship. Use props like towels, sunglasses, and a pretend steering wheel to make it more fun. Take turns being the captain and the passengers, and imagine going on exciting adventures.

Talking Points

• "A cruise is like a big vacation on a special kind of ship called a cruise ship."
• "Cruise ships have lots of fun things to do, like swimming in pools, playing in a kids' club, and watching shows."
• "On a cruise, you can visit different places called ports. It's like going on an adventure to new and exciting destinations."
• "Cruise ships have big rooms called cabins where people sleep and relax."
• "Cruise ships have yummy restaurants where you can eat lots of different kinds of food."
• "Cruise ships have friendly staff who take care of everyone and make sure they have a great time."