Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and locate the continents using play-doh.

Materials and Prep

• Play-doh in different colors
• World map or globe image

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Create Play-doh Continents

Guide the student to use play-doh to create the different continents. Show them a world map or globe image as reference. Encourage creativity and help them shape the play-doh into the approximate shapes of each continent.

2. Identify and Place the Continents

Ask the student to identify each continent they created and place them on the table or floor. As they place each continent, ask them questions like "Can you show me where North America goes?" or "Which continent is the largest?" to reinforce their understanding.

3. Sing and Dance

Create a fun and interactive learning experience by singing a song about the continents and dancing along. You can find many educational songs about continents on platforms like YouTube. Encourage the student to move and dance as they learn the names of the continents.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today we are going to learn about the continents, which are big pieces of land on Earth."
• "Continents are like puzzle pieces that fit together to make the Earth's surface."
• "There are seven continents: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica."
• "Each continent is different and has its own unique animals, plants, and people."
• "We can use play-doh to make the continents and then place them on the table to see how they fit together."
• "Let's sing a fun song about the continents and dance along to help us remember their names."
• "Great job! Now you know the names of the continents and where they are located on Earth!"