Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and recognize different dog breeds and their characteristics, and develop an interest in reading about dogs.

Materials and Prep

• Pictures or illustrations of various dog breeds
• Paper and crayons/markers
• Books or stories about dogs

Activities

• Activity 1: Dog Breed Identification

Show the toddler pictures or illustrations of different dog breeds. Encourage them to point and name the breeds they recognize. Ask questions like "Which dog has long ears?" or "Which dog has a curly tail?" to engage their observation skills.

• Activity 2: Dog Drawing

Provide the toddler with paper and crayons/markers. Ask them to draw their favorite dog breed or create their own imaginary dog. Encourage them to use their imagination and be creative.

• Activity 3: Dog Storytime

Read aloud a book or story about dogs to the toddler. Pause at certain points to ask questions or discuss the events in the story. Encourage them to listen attentively and express their thoughts or feelings about the story.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Dogs are furry animals that can be our friends."
• "There are many different types of dogs, like big dogs and small dogs."
• "Some dogs have long ears, like the basset hound."
• "Other dogs have curly tails, like the pug."
• "We can draw pictures of dogs using our crayons and markers."
• "Let's read a story about dogs and learn more about them."
• "What is your favorite dog breed?"