Objective
By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and describe cats, angry birds, and the outdoors through language arts and reading activities.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Crayons or markers
- Books about cats, angry birds, and the outdoors
Activities
- Draw Your Favorite Cat
- Read a Book about Angry Birds
- Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Ask the toddler to draw their favorite cat using crayons or markers. Encourage them to be creative and use different colors.
Select a book about angry birds and read it aloud to the toddler. Ask them questions about the story and characters to promote comprehension.
Take the toddler outdoors and go on a scavenger hunt. Look for things related to cats, angry birds, or the outdoors, such as bird nests, paw prints, or flowers. Encourage the toddler to describe what they see.
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Cats are furry animals that make good pets. They have sharp claws and can climb trees."
- "Angry birds are funny birds that get very mad. They try to knock down buildings and defeat the pigs."
- "The outdoors is a big place with lots of trees, plants, and animals. We can explore and have fun outside."
- "When we read books about cats, angry birds, and the outdoors, we can learn more about them and imagine what they are like."
- "Drawing helps us express our creativity and show what we like. We can draw our favorite cats and make them look however we want."
- "Going on a scavenger hunt outdoors allows us to discover new things and learn about nature. We can find things related to cats, angry birds, or just enjoy the beauty of the outdoors."