Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic concepts of Earth Science through fun activities related to Sesame Street.
Materials and Prep
- Sesame Street videos or episodes
- Colored construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
No specific prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Watch a Sesame Street video about the environment or nature.
- Create a collage using cutouts from magazines or drawings of different elements of nature, such as trees, flowers, animals, and clouds. Stick them onto a piece of colored construction paper using glue.
- Draw and color your favorite Sesame Street character enjoying nature. You can imagine them playing in a park, planting flowers, or even exploring the beach!
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Our Earth is a very special place with lots of amazing things to see and explore!"
- "Sesame Street is a fun show that teaches us about many different things, including the Earth and nature."
- "When we watch Sesame Street, we can learn about animals, plants, and how to take care of our planet."
- "Nature is all around us! We can see trees, flowers, and animals in parks, gardens, and even in our own backyard."
- "Let's use our imagination and create a collage with pictures or drawings of things we find in nature. We can use different colors and shapes to make it look beautiful!"
- "We can also draw our favorite Sesame Street character enjoying nature. What do you think Elmo or Cookie Monster would like to do outside?"