Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to learn some fun facts about sharks!

Materials and Prep

• Shark pictures or toys
• Blank paper and crayons
• Books about sharks
• Prepare some shark-themed snacks (optional)

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity about sharks!

Activities

• Shark Drawing: Draw your own shark using crayons and paper. Be creative!
• Shark Storytime: Listen to a story about sharks from one of the books.
• Shark Hunt: Hide shark toys around the room for the student to find.
• Shark Snack Time: Enjoy some shark-themed snacks while talking about what was learned.

Talking Points

• Sharks are big fish that live in the ocean. They have sharp teeth to help them eat their food.
• "Did you know some sharks can be very big, like a school bus? That's huge!"
• Sharks have different colors and patterns on their skin to help them hide in the water.
• "Look at this picture! Sharks can be gray, white, or even have stripes like a tiger!"
• Sharks need to keep swimming to breathe. They never stop moving!
• "Imagine swimming like a shark all the time, isn't that tiring?"
• Some sharks are friendly to people, but it's important to be safe and not touch them in the ocean.
• "We can admire sharks from afar and learn about them without getting too close, just like we do at the zoo!"