Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Volcano picture book
• Whiteboard or large paper
• Markers or crayons
• Printed volcano coloring pages

Activities

1. Read the volcano picture book together. Discuss the pictures and talk about what a volcano is.
2. Draw a large volcano on the whiteboard or paper. Label the different parts of the volcano, such as the crater, lava, and ash.
3. Color the printed volcano coloring pages. Talk about the colors used and the different shapes and sizes of volcanoes.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Volcanoes are big mountains that can explode."
• "The top part of a volcano is called the crater."
• "When a volcano erupts, hot lava comes out."
• "Volcanoes can also release ash and smoke."
• "Sometimes, volcanoes can be very tall."
• "Volcanoes can be different shapes, like cones or mountains with holes in them."
• "Volcanoes can be different colors, like brown, black, or even red."
• "People study volcanoes to learn more about them and keep others safe."