Objective
By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and describe basic hockey-related vocabulary words, improve reading skills through engaging activities, and develop an interest in reading.
Materials and Prep
- Hockey-themed picture books
- Pen and paper
Prior knowledge of basic letter sounds and recognition is helpful but not necessary.
Activities
- Warm-up: Start by reading a hockey-themed picture book aloud to the toddler. Encourage them to ask questions and discuss the story.
- Letter Hunt: Write down a few hockey-related vocabulary words on a piece of paper. Hide the paper around the room and ask the toddler to find them. Once found, help them sound out each letter and say the word aloud.
- Word Match: Prepare flashcards with pictures of hockey-related objects on one side and the corresponding word on the other side. Show the picture side to the toddler and ask them to identify the object. Then, flip the card and help them read the word aloud.
- Story Creation: Together with the toddler, create a short story about a hockey game. Encourage them to contribute ideas and write down their words or sentences. Read the story aloud once completed.
- Reading Time: Allow the toddler to choose another hockey-themed picture book to read independently or with assistance. Encourage them to point out familiar words and attempt to read simple sentences.
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Hockey is a fun sport played on ice with a puck and sticks."
- "We can learn new words about hockey by reading books and playing games."
- "When we see a word, we can sound out each letter to read it."
- "Let's find and say the words we learned today: puck, stick, ice, goal, and skate."
- "We can create our own story about a hockey game and read it together."
- "Reading books about things we like, such as hockey, can make reading more enjoyable!"