Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and describe acorns, and understand their connection to nature and animals.

Materials and Prep

• A few acorns
• A small bowl or container
• A picture book about squirrels or nature
• A piece of paper and crayons

Activities

1. Introduction: Show the toddler the acorns and ask if they know what they are. Explain that acorns come from oak trees and are food for animals like squirrels.
2. Acorn Sorting: Have the toddler sort the acorns by size or color and place them in the small bowl or container.
3. Acorn Hunt: Hide the acorns around the room or in a designated area. Encourage the toddler to find them and collect them in the bowl.
4. Story Time: Read a picture book about squirrels or nature that mentions acorns. Discuss the pictures and ask questions about what the toddler sees.
5. Art Activity: Give the toddler a piece of paper and crayons. Ask them to draw a picture of an acorn or their favorite animal that eats acorns.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Acorns come from oak trees. They are like food for animals like squirrels."
• "Let's sort the acorns by size or color. Can you put the big ones here and the small ones there?"
• "Now we are going on an acorn hunt! Can you find the hidden acorns and put them in the bowl?"
• "Let's read a book about squirrels and acorns. Look at the pictures and tell me what you see."
• "Now it's time to draw! Can you draw an acorn or your favorite animal that eats acorns?"