Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to spell and recognize hiking-related words.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Word Hunt: Go on a hike with your parent or guardian. Look for signs or labels related to hiking. Write down the words you find and try to spell them correctly.
2. Nature Spelling: Find objects or elements in nature during your hike (e.g., tree, rock, bird). Write down the names of these objects and practice spelling them.
3. Scavenger Hunt: Create a list of hiking-related items or words. Take the list with you on your hike and check off each item as you find it. Practice spelling the words on the list.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Hiking is a fun activity where we walk in nature."
• "We can see trees, rocks, and birds while hiking."
• "When we go hiking, we might see signs or labels that tell us where to go."
• "Today, we are going to learn how to spell and recognize words related to hiking."
• "Let's go on a hike and find words in nature and on signs!"
• "We will also have a scavenger hunt where we look for specific things while hiking."
• "Remember to write down the words you find and practice spelling them."