Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to introduce basic facts about Russian history and culture to a preschool grade-level homeschool student.

Materials and Prep

• World map or globe
• Pictures or illustrations of Russian landmarks, such as the Kremlin or St. Basil's Cathedral
• Printouts of Russian alphabet letters
• Coloring materials
• Optional: Traditional Russian music

Activities

1. Introduction to Russia: Show the world map or globe and point out Russia. Explain that Russia is a country located in both Europe and Asia.
2. Landmark Exploration: Show pictures or illustrations of Russian landmarks. Discuss their unique features and significance. Encourage the student to ask questions and share their observations.
3. Learning the Russian Alphabet: Introduce a few Russian alphabet letters using printouts or flashcards. Teach the student how to pronounce and write these letters. Allow them to practice writing the letters and coloring the printouts.
4. Traditional Russian Music: Play some traditional Russian music in the background while engaging in other activities. This will help create a cultural atmosphere and expose the student to different sounds.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Russia is a big country that is located in both Europe and Asia. It has many interesting places to see and learn about."
• "One famous landmark in Russia is the Kremlin, which is like a big castle. Another famous landmark is St. Basil's Cathedral, which has colorful onion-shaped domes."
• "In Russia, they use a different alphabet called the Russian alphabet. It has some letters that look similar to ours, but some letters look different."
• "Let's try to write and say some Russian letters together. We can practice coloring Russian alphabet printouts too!"
• "In Russia, people have their own special music. We can listen to some of their traditional music while we learn about their country."