Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe different surprise eggs, as well as practice your reading skills.

Materials and Prep

• Surprise eggs (at least 3)
• Markers or crayons
• Paper
• Scissors
• Tape

No prior knowledge or preparation required.

Activities

1. Create your own surprise egg

Using one of the eggs, draw a design on it using markers or crayons. Cut the egg shape out of the paper and carefully tape it around the egg. Now you have your own surprise egg!

2. Guess the surprise

Take turns with a family member or friend. One person hides a small object or a written word inside the egg without telling the other person. The other person then shakes the egg and tries to guess what's inside based on the sound or by reading the written word.

3. Read and describe

Open one of the surprise eggs and discover what's inside. Practice reading the name of the object or word found inside the egg. Describe the object using adjectives, such as its color, shape, and size.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Surprise eggs are fun toys that have something hidden inside."
• "We can use our imagination to create our own surprise eggs by drawing and decorating them."
• "When we shake the egg, we can listen to the sound it makes and guess what's inside."
• "Reading the words inside the surprise eggs helps us practice our reading skills."
• "Describing the objects we find inside the eggs helps us learn new words and how to talk about things."