Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 1-year-old student will be able to explore and engage with flowers through art, English, music, and sensory activities.

Materials and Prep

Materials:

• Fresh flowers (such as roses or daisies)
• Colorful construction paper
• Crayons or markers
• Music player for playing soothing music
• Sensory items like flower-scented lotion or petals

Prep:

• Set up a designated art area with paper and crayons
• Prepare a playlist of calming music
• Have sensory items ready for exploration

Activities

1. Art: Let the student explore the fresh flowers and then help them draw the flowers on paper.

2. English: Teach the student the names of different flowers while showing them the real flowers.

3. Music: Play soft, calming music and dance with the student while holding a flower.

4. Sensory: Allow the student to touch and smell the flowers, as well as explore different textures related to flowers.

Talking Points

• Look at the pretty flower! It has many colors and smells nice.
• "This flower is red. Can you say red?"
• Let's dance with the flower. Up and down, up and down!
• Feel the soft petals of the flower. Gentle touch, gentle touch.