Objective

By the end of this lesson, the preschool student will be able to write a short creative story about space using basic language arts skills.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Space-themed stickers (optional)

No prior knowledge or preparation required.

Activities

1. Introduction to Space (10 minutes): Show the student pictures or illustrations of space, planets, and astronauts. Discuss what they see and ask open-ended questions to encourage their imagination.
2. Story Planning (10 minutes): Help the student brainstorm ideas for their space story. Ask them to think about the setting, characters, and plot. Encourage them to use their creativity and imagination.
3. Writing the Story (15 minutes): Provide the student with a blank sheet of paper and ask them to write or draw their space story. Offer assistance as needed, helping them sound out words or write simple sentences.
4. Illustrating the Story (10 minutes): After the student has finished writing their story, give them crayons or colored pencils to illustrate their story. They can add details and use the space-themed stickers if desired.
5. Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes): Have the student share their story with you or a family member. Ask them questions about their story and encourage them to reflect on their writing experience.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Space is a place that is very far away from Earth. It is full of stars, planets, and even astronauts!"
• "Today, we are going to imagine and write our own space stories. We can create our own planets and characters!"
• "What kind of planet would you like to write about? Would it be big or small? Would it have aliens or friendly animals?"
• "Let's think about what happens in our space story. Is there an adventure? Do the characters go on a mission?"
• "Now, let's write our space story using words and sentences. If you need help, I am here to assist you."
• "After we finish writing, we can draw pictures to show what our space story looks like. We can use colors and stickers to make it even more fun!"
• "Finally, we will share our stories with each other. You can tell me or someone else what your story is about. We can celebrate our creativity!"