Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to identify and write basic facts about owls.

Materials and Prep

• Whiteboard or large paper
• Markers or crayons
• Owl picture or toy
• Blank paper

Activities

1. Introduction: Show the toddler an owl picture or toy and ask if they know what it is. Discuss briefly what owls are and what they look like.
2. Observation: Take the owl picture or toy and ask the toddler to describe what they see. Encourage them to use descriptive words such as "feathers," "big eyes," and "sharp beak."
3. Writing Practice: On the whiteboard or large paper, write the word "owl" and ask the toddler to trace it with their finger. Then, give them a marker or crayon and guide their hand to write the word "owl" on their own piece of paper. Repeat this a few times to practice.
4. Fact Writing: Ask the toddler to think of one fact they know about owls. Write the fact on the whiteboard or large paper, and encourage them to copy it on their own paper. Repeat this step with a few more facts, such as "Owls can fly silently" or "Owls hunt at night."
5. Review and Recap: Go over the facts written by the toddler and discuss each one. Ask questions to reinforce their understanding, such as "Why do owls hunt at night?" or "What makes owls fly silently?"

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• Owls are birds that can fly.
• Owls have big eyes to see in the dark.
• Owls have feathers all over their body.
• Owls can fly silently.
• Owls hunt for food at night.