Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the history of trains and how they work.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Toy trains, paper, markers, and a computer or tablet for research.

Prep: Make sure the toy trains are ready to play with and have a safe space to build tracks.

Activities

• Build a train track with your toy trains and create a fun route for them to travel on.

• Draw a picture of your favorite train and color it in with bright colors.

• Research online about the different types of trains and share what you learned with your family.

Talking Points

• "Trains have been around for a very long time. They help people and things travel from one place to another."

• "Trains run on tracks, like roads for cars. The tracks keep the trains going in the right direction."

• "Some trains are very fast, like bullet trains, while others carry goods and heavy things."

• "Did you know that the first steam engine train was invented in the early 1800s? It looked very different from trains today!"