Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old student will have a fun and engaging introduction to the world of police through art, English, music, and sensory activities.

Materials and Prep

• Blank paper
• Crayons or markers
• Music player or instrument (e.g., tambourine)
• Various textured materials (e.g., sandpaper, cotton balls)
• Police-related picture books or flashcards

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Art: Have the student draw a police car or badge using crayons or markers.
• English: Look at police-related picture books together and practice saying simple words like "police," "car," and "badge."
• Music: Play music with a steady beat and encourage the student to dance or play along with a tambourine.
• Sensory: Explore different textures by touching and feeling materials that represent aspects of police work (e.g., sandpaper for rough surfaces, cotton balls for softness).

Talking Points

• Police officers help keep us safe. They wear uniforms and badges to show they are police. You can pretend to be a police officer too!
• Police cars have sirens that go "wee-woo, wee-woo" to let people know they are coming to help. Can you make a siren sound?
• When police officers need to go fast, they turn on their flashing lights. It's like a colorful dance party on their car!
• Police officers are our friends. If you ever need help or feel lost, you can find a police officer, and they will help you.