Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe unicorns in a reading activity.

Materials and Prep

• Unicorn picture books
• Whiteboard or large paper
• Markers or crayons

Activities

1. Read a unicorn picture book together.

   Choose a unicorn picture book that interests you. Read it aloud to your child, pointing out different elements of the story and the unicorn character. Encourage your child to ask questions and make observations.

2. Create a unicorn drawing.

   Give your child a whiteboard or large paper and some markers or crayons. Ask them to draw their own unicorn based on what they learned from the book. Encourage them to use their imagination and be creative. Once they finish, ask them to describe their unicorn and its features.

3. Write a unicorn story together.

   Sit down with your child and ask them to dictate a short story about their unicorn. Write down their words on a separate piece of paper or on the whiteboard. Encourage them to use descriptive words and create a beginning, middle, and end for their story. Read the story aloud together once it's complete.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Unicorns are mythical creatures that are often depicted as horse-like animals with a single horn on their forehead."
• "They are often associated with magic and fantasy stories."
• "Unicorns are usually described as gentle and kind creatures."
• "In some stories, it is believed that unicorns have the power to grant wishes."
• "Unicorns are often depicted as having colorful manes and tails."