Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to understand the concept of diversity and how it relates to environmental science through the exploration of train tracks and people with different races.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Toy train tracks, toy trains, and diverse figurines representing different races.

Prep: Set up the train tracks and place the diverse figurines at different locations along the tracks.

Activities

1. Train Exploration: Let the toddler play with the toy trains and tracks, guiding them to move the trains around the tracks and observe the different landscapes and settings.

2. Diversity Exploration: Introduce the diverse figurines and encourage the toddler to place them in different locations along the tracks, discussing the different races and how people live in various environments.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Look at the different people on the train tracks. People come from different places and look different, just like in real life."
• "Let's move the train through the city and the countryside. Can you tell me what you see?"
• "Some people live in big cities, and some live in small towns. What do you think it's like to live in different places?"