Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to demonstrate basic library skills related to dinosaurs.

Materials and Prep

• Dinosaur books from the library
• Index cards
• Writing utensils

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Introduce the concept of a library and explain that it is a place where we can find books about dinosaurs.
2. Visit the library and help the toddler select a few dinosaur books of their choice.
3. Read one of the dinosaur books together and discuss the different types of dinosaurs mentioned.
4. Ask the toddler to choose their favorite dinosaur from the book and write its name on an index card.
5. Encourage the toddler to draw a picture of the chosen dinosaur on the other side of the index card.
6. Help the toddler locate the dinosaur book section in the library and show them how to place their index card inside the corresponding book.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the remaining dinosaur books.
8. Encourage the toddler to explore other areas of the library and discover other books or activities related to dinosaurs.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "A library is a special place where we can find lots of books about dinosaurs."
• "Let's go to the library and pick out some dinosaur books to read."
• "This book tells us about different types of dinosaurs. Can you find the ones we read about?"
• "Choose your favorite dinosaur and write its name on this card. Then draw a picture of it on the other side!"
• "Now, let's find the dinosaur book section in the library and place your card inside the book you chose."
• "Great job! Let's do the same for the other dinosaur books we picked."
• "Take some time to explore the library and see if you can find more interesting books or activities about dinosaurs."