Objective

By the end of this lesson, Fynn will understand the basic concepts of calendars, including days, months, and seasons, with a special focus on spring. He will be able to identify the months of the year and recognize the changes that occur during springtime.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or markers
• A simple calendar template (can be drawn on paper)
• Images or drawings of seasonal changes (flowers blooming, trees budding, etc.)

Before the lesson, prepare a simple calendar layout on paper with empty boxes for each day of the month. Gather images or drawings that represent spring.

Activities

• Calendar Creation:

  Fynn will create his own calendar for the month of April. He will fill in the days and draw pictures to represent special days, like his birthday or family events.

• Seasonal Changes Art:

  Fynn will draw what he thinks spring looks like. He can include flowers, sunshine, and any animals he might see during this season.

• Days of the Week Song:

  Fynn will learn a fun song about the days of the week. We will sing together to help him remember the order of the days.

• Story Time:

  We will read a short story about spring, focusing on the changes that happen in nature. This will help Fynn connect the concepts with real-life examples.

Talking Points

• "A calendar helps us know what day it is and what month we are in. Can you tell me what day it is today?"
• "There are 12 months in a year. Can you name some months? Which one is your favorite?"
• "Spring is a season when flowers bloom and trees grow new leaves. What do you like to see in spring?"
• "Each week has 7 days. Let's sing our days of the week song together!"
• "What do you think happens in nature during spring? Let's draw our favorite spring things!"