Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will have fun while improving their physical skills and learning about sharks.
Materials and Prep
- Open space for movement
- Imagination
No special materials are needed, just a clear space to move around in and a big imagination!
Activities
- Shark Swim: Pretend to swim like a shark, moving smoothly through the water.
- Shark Hunt: Set up "shark fins" (paper cutouts) around the room for the student to find and collect.
- Shark Tag: Play a game of tag where the student is the shark trying to tag other "fish".
Imagine you are a shark swimming in the ocean. Can you move silently like a shark?
Let's go on a shark hunt! Can you find all the shark fins hidden around the room?
You're the shark now! Can you catch the other fish by tagging them gently?
Talking Points
- Sharks are amazing creatures that live in the ocean.
- Sharks have sharp teeth to help them eat their food.
- Sharks come in different sizes and colors.
"Sharks are big fish that live in the ocean and they are very good swimmers!"
"Sharks have very sharp teeth to help them eat their favorite food like fish and seals!"
"Sharks can be big or small, and they can have different colors like gray, white, or even black!"