Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basic idea of how names can help us find things, just like how we use names to call our friends.

Materials and Prep

• A notebook or some sheets of paper
• Colored pencils or crayons
• A list of fun names (like animals, toys, or favorite foods)
• Time to play and explore!

Activities

• Name Game: Start by playing a name game where you call out names from the list of fun names. Ask the student to act like the animal or object. This helps them understand how names represent things in real life.

• Draw and Name: Have the student draw their favorite animal or toy and then write its name next to the drawing. This activity connects the idea of names and images.

• Story Time: Read a short story where characters have fun names. After reading, ask the student which name was their favorite and why. This reinforces the importance of names in stories.

Talking Points

• "Do you know why we have names? Names help us know who or what we are talking about!"
• "When I say 'dog', what do you think of? Yes! A furry friend! That's how names work!"
• "If I call your name, you come to me, right? That's because names are special!"
• "Can you think of a funny name for your toy? Names can be silly and fun!"