Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and use basic English grammar concepts related to dinosaurs.

Materials and Prep

• Dinosaur picture book
• Whiteboard or large paper
• Markers or crayons
• Printed dinosaur flashcards (optional)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Read a Dinosaur Picture Book: Begin the lesson by reading a dinosaur picture book together. Encourage the toddler to listen attentively and ask questions about the dinosaurs.
2. Identify Nouns: After reading the book, ask the toddler to point out and name different dinosaurs in the pictures. Write down the names of the dinosaurs on the whiteboard or paper.
3. Practice Verbs: Choose a few action words related to dinosaurs, such as "roar," "stomp," or "fly." Encourage the toddler to act out these actions while saying the words.
4. Create Simple Sentences: Using the dinosaur names and action words, help the toddler create simple sentences. For example, "The T-Rex roars" or "The Pterodactyl flies."
5. Optional: Flashcard Match-Up Game: If you have printed dinosaur flashcards, play a matching game with the toddler. Lay out the flashcards face down and take turns flipping two cards at a time, trying to find a match of a dinosaur and its corresponding action word.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Dinosaurs are big animals that lived a long time ago."
• "We can learn about dinosaurs by looking at pictures and reading books."
• "Dinosaurs have names, just like people. Some examples are T-Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus."
• "Dinosaurs can do different things, like roaring, stomping, and flying."
• "We can make sentences about dinosaurs by using their names and action words. For example, 'The T-Rex roars' or 'The Pterodactyl flies'."
• "We can have fun playing a game with dinosaur flashcards, trying to find matching pairs."