Objective

By the end of this lesson, the 2-year-old homeschool student will be able to identify and name different animals.

Materials and Prep

• Pictures or toys of various animals
• Animal flashcards (optional)
• Animal sounds recordings (optional)

Activities

• Animal Guessing Game: Show the student a picture or toy of an animal without revealing its name. Ask them to make the sound or mimic the movements of the animal to guess its name.
• Animal Flashcards: Show the student different animal flashcards and ask them to name the animals they see.
• Animal Sound Match: Play recordings of animal sounds and ask the student to match the sound to the corresponding animal picture or toy.
• Animal Movement Dance: Play some lively music and encourage the student to dance and move like different animals. For example, ask them to hop like a bunny, crawl like a turtle, or stomp like an elephant.

Talking Points

• "Look at this picture/toy! Can you guess what animal it is?"
• "What sound does this animal make? Can you make the same sound?"
• "Can you find the picture/toy of the lion? Great job! Lions are big and have a loud roar!"
• "Let's listen to the sound of a cow. Moo! Can you find the cow picture/toy?"
• "Now, let's dance like a monkey! Swing your arms and jump around!"
• "Can you crawl like a turtle? Slow and steady!"
• "Wow, you're stomping like an elephant! They have big, strong feet!"