Objective
By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and differentiate between bats and spiders, understand basic library skills, and develop a love for reading.
Materials and Prep
- Paper and crayons/markers
- Books about bats and spiders
- Access to a library or online library resources
- Computer or tablet with internet access (optional)
Activities
- Introduce the topic of bats and spiders by showing pictures or reading a book about them. Discuss their characteristics and differences.
- Take the toddler to a library or use online library resources to find books about bats and spiders. Teach them how to search for books using keywords and how to locate them on the shelves or online.
- Encourage the toddler to choose a bat or spider book to borrow or read. Assist them in checking out the book if at a physical library or help them navigate through an online library resource.
- Read the chosen book together and discuss the story, facts, and any interesting details about bats or spiders.
- After reading, ask the toddler to draw a picture of their favorite bat or spider from the book. Help them label the drawing with the name of the creature.
- Display the artwork in a designated reading area or create a mini "bat and spider" gallery.
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Bats and spiders are interesting creatures that we can learn about."
- "We can find books about bats and spiders in the library or online."
- "We can use keywords to search for books about bats and spiders."
- "Once we find the book we want, we can borrow it and take it home to read."
- "When we read the book, we can learn lots of cool things about bats and spiders."
- "After reading, we can draw a picture of our favorite bat or spider from the book."
- "We can display our artwork in our special reading area or make a gallery for bats and spiders."