Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basic concept of time, including the sequence of events, the difference between morning, afternoon, and night, and how to recognize daily routines and activities related to time.

Materials and Prep

• None required.

Before the lesson, it's helpful to have a simple daily schedule in mind to discuss with the student, such as waking up, eating meals, playing, and bedtime.

Activities

• Time of Day Storytime: Read a short story about a character's day, emphasizing different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening). Ask the student questions about what they think happens at these times.

• Daily Routine Chart: Create a simple chart together that outlines the student's daily routine. Use drawings or simple words to represent activities like breakfast, playtime, and bedtime.

• Time Dance: Play music and have the student dance. When the music stops, ask them to freeze and say what time of day they think it is. For example, “Is it morning when we eat breakfast?”

• Time Matching Game: Create a matching game using times of the day and activities. For example, match “breakfast” with “morning.”

• Shadow Play: Go outside and observe shadows during different times of the day. Discuss how the sun moves and how it changes the shadows.

Talking Points

• "What do you think happens in the morning? What do you like to do?"
• "Can you tell me what we do in the afternoon? What is your favorite thing to do then?"
• "At night, we get ready for bed. What do you like to do before you sleep?"
• "Look at our daily routine chart! What comes first? What comes next?"
• "When we dance, we can pretend it's morning or night! Can you show me how you would dance in the morning?"