Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand basic information about horses.

Materials and Prep

• A book about horses
• Paper and pencils

Activities

1. Start by reading the book about horses together. Take turns reading pages aloud and discuss any new words or concepts.
2. After reading, ask the student to draw a picture of their favorite horse from the book. Encourage them to include details they remember from the story.
3. Next, ask the student to write a sentence or two describing their favorite horse. Help them with spelling and encourage them to use descriptive words.
4. Have a mini horse show! Ask the student to pretend to be a horse and demonstrate different movements such as walking, trotting, and galloping. Discuss the differences between these movements.

First Grade Talking Points

• "Horses are large animals that people can ride on."
• "Horses have four legs and a long tail."
• "They can run very fast and jump over obstacles."
• "Horses come in different colors like brown, black, and white."
• "Some horses have spots called 'spots'."
• "Horses eat hay, grass, and grains to stay healthy."
• "People take care of horses by brushing their fur and cleaning their hooves."
• "Horses can be found on farms, in fields, and sometimes in cities for parades."
• "Horses can be our friends and help us with work, like pulling carriages or plowing fields."