Objective
By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to recognize and understand different words and their meanings.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Picture books, flashcards with words, writing materials
Prep: Familiarize yourself with the picture books and flashcards, and prepare a comfortable reading area.
Activities
1. Word Hunt: Hide flashcards with words around the room and encourage the toddler to find and identify them.
2. Storytime: Read a picture book aloud, pointing out and explaining the meaning of different words.
3. Word Writing: Encourage the toddler to practice writing simple words from the flashcards.
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Words are all around us. Can you find the word 'cat'?"
- "When we read, we learn new words. Let's read this book and find new words together."
- "Now it's your turn to write the word 'dog'. Great job!"