Briefly Lesson plan Kindergarten

This lesson is part oI a series oI Arctic Animals Ior Kindergarten through Iirst grade. Focusing
on the walrus, the children will learn by listening to stories and interacting with phonics and
math activities.
Recap brieIly, the Arctic region on the map and some oI the animals that live there. Introduce the
walrus by discussing that his body is specially created to survive the extremely cold winters. Just
like the polar bear, the walrus is insulated with blubber. He has tiny ears, small eyes, whiskers,
Ilippers and ivory tusks. Remind the class how the tiny ears stay warmer than large ears. The two
sets oI Ilippers, Iront and back, help the walrus swim and waddle on land. The ivory tusks are
used to help the walrus climb out oI the water and onto the ice. They're also used to dig Ior
clams, which are the walrus' Iavorite Iood. Read the book, Walrus. On Location, by Tara
Darling. These colorIul pages will inIorm the children on how important the walrus was Ior the
survival oI the people in the polar region. The walrus is now considered endangered and
protected.
!onics: Beginning Sounds
ather the children in a large circle and sit on the Iloor. Explain that the walrus starts with the
letter "w", and it is a consonant. Demonstrate how to clap, then snap in rhythm, as each child is
encouraged to say a word that begins with the letter "w". This develops not only phonics
awareness oI beginning sounds, but social and Iine motor skills.
Mat: Adding
Use this interactive activity to introduce the concept oI addition. Use number Ilashcards to
review the number Iamily being learned, such as 20 - 30. As each child answers correctly, he or
she "waddles" like a walrus to the Iront oI the classroom. The next child answers and joins the
Iirst child. The class then counts, "one plus one is two". As each child is called to answer the
Ilashcard, he or she "waddles" up, everyone counts and adds until each child has had a turn.
Everyone then "waddles" back to their seat.





3 example of Kindergarten:
Arctic Animals Unit
This lesson on Arctic Animals, introduces a series oI lessons Iocusing on many oI the animals
living in the polar region. The stories and hands-on activities will provide excitement and
curiosity Ior the children as they learn.
Animals of te Nort !ole
Circle Time: Begin this time with a discussion about the diIIerent animals living in the polar
region and prepare the children to compare the diIIerences in their ears, tails, noses, and toes, to
the animals that live in the warmer climates. Build upon their listening skills by reading the
book, Ama:ing Arctic Animals, by Jackie lassman. As you introduce the animals, provide
opportunities Ior the children to repeat the names. Discuss how each animal is created in a
unique way to enable them to adapt to the harsh winters, such as the thick coat oI Iur or extra
layer oI Iat, that keeps them warm. Show pictures oI the hairy musk ox, lemming, snow shoe
rabbit and puIIins. Open discussions about more Iamiliar animals such as the polar bear, arctic
Iox, wolI, seal, caribou, walrus, snowy owl, moose and reindeer. Cover the details thoroughly, to
sharpen the children's listening skills. On the globe or map, show the class the area oI the polar
region where these animals live.
Arctic Animals Have Sorter Ears, Noses, Tails and Toes
This activity will build upon their listening and observation skills. The class will observe a
demonstration, (originating Irom Alaska Project WILD Coordinator, Alaska Department oI Fish
and ame), to help them understand the ways the animals are especially created to adapt in this
cold arctic land.
For the experiment, you will need these items:sAn AuLhenLlc Lesson on Llvlng and nonllvlng 1hlngs
et your Kindergarteners learning the diIIerences between a living and nonliving thing through
literature connections and hands on experience.


Briefly Lesson !lan !rep.

ood personal hygiene is essential and learning at a young age will help children understand its
importance as well as how to practice it. Read on Ior a comprehensive preschool hygiene
curriculum.
ood hygiene is essential Ior good health and teaching children the importance oI good hygiene
during their preschool years will help to ensure that they maintain a healthy body throughout
their lives. AIter completing this preschool hygiene curriculum students will be able to practice
proper hygiene habits, discuss proper hygiene, and they will understand the importance oI good
hygiene.

Dental Hygiene

Materials Needed
O One hard-boiled egg per student.
O One toothbrush per child.
O Toothpaste (enough Ior the children to share).
O One cup per child.
O A dark soda (enough Ior each child to share).
Bating

Materials Needed
O A working sink (at least one per Iive students is recommended).
O Dolls (one per student is highly recommended).
O One towel per doll (should be a good Iit Ior the doll).
O Body soap (enough Ior the students to share).
O Shampoo (enough Ior the students to share).
O One washcloth per doll (should be a good Iit Ior the doll).
O Discuss the importance oI bathing and why everyone should take a bath or shower every
day. Talk about washing their hair and the importance oI cleaning all 'nooks and
crannies.
O Help the students Iill the sinks with lukewarm water so that they become 'bathtubs.
Have them place their dolls in the sinks.
O take a bath.
Nails
Materials Needed
O A rubber hand.
O Ten plastic Iingernails with nail glue.
O A pair oI nail clippers (adult use only).
!lan
O Apply all ten Iingernails to the rubber hand.
O Demonstrate proper nail trimming and explain to the students that they should have their
parents help them with this.
O Discuss how nail biting should not be done and why it can cause the spread oI germs and
cause illness.
O Discuss how keeping nails clean and trimmed helps to prevent illness and germ
spreading.
ood Hygiene
Materials Needed
O Plastic eating utensils.
O Fake Iood (Iruit, vegetables, meat, crackers).
!lan
O BrieIly discuss the importance oI hand washing again and why everyone should wash
their hands prior to eating.
O Place some oI the utensils and Iake Iood items on the Iloor and ask the children iI it is
alright to use any oI the utensils or eat any oI the Iood iI they have been on the ground Ior
just a Iew seconds.
O Once they give their answers, discuss the dangers oI eating Iood oII oI the Iloor and the
dangers oI eating with utensils that have been on the Iloor.








Magnets Trougout Te Classroom
When introducing preschool students to magnets, teachers can explain that magnetic objects will
attach on their own to some, but not all, types oI surIaces. Children can discover Ior themselves
the surIaces that attract magnets by participating in this group activity:
O Hand each student a magnet, and lead the preschool class in testing diIIerent surIaces
throughout the room to see where their magnets will stick. Examples oI surIaces that can
be used in this experiment include wooden table tops, steel doors or walls, carpet, and
metal chair legs.
O Each time a new surIace is tested, ask the children to reply to the question "Does the
magnet stick to the ?". AIter the experiment is Iinished, brieIly explain to the
preschoolers how and why magnets are attracted to types oI metal.
Experiments Wit Wall Or Refrigerator Magnets
ReIrigerator and wall magnets are sometimes strong enough to hold several sheets oI paper, but
oIten are only capable oI keeping one piece oI paper attached to a metal surIace. These preschool
magnet activities allow children to explore the concepts oI strength and weakness:
O ather the students around a magnetic board, and provide magnetic items oI varying
sizes and styles (examples include letter or number magnets, Ilexible magnets, and
decorative magnets).
O ive each child a Iew pieces oI paper, and allow the preschoolers to stick the paper to the
board with a magnet, starting with one piece oI paper and gradually adding more. uide
the children in observing the ability oI the diIIerent magnets to keep papers adhered to
the board without slipping. Ask the preschoolers which magnets are the strongest and
whether or not the size oI the magnet is important in determining strength and weakness.
Testing Magnetic Strengt Wit Toy Trains
any preschool students love playing with small toy trains that attach to one another through
magnets on their Ironts and backs. These science activities demonstrate how magnets can either
attract or repel each other, as well as Iurther examining the concept oI magnetic


Lesson !lan for Nursery
Pre-K calendar time provides an opportunity Ior children to become Iamiliar with the days oI the
week and the months oI the year. Using a large laminated calendar template, teachers can guide
children in learning how to number the days oI each month. Pre-K calendar songs and activities
are useIul.
3 examples:
!reparing for Calendar Time
Pre-K calendar time is a daily routine that encourages children to learn how the days oI the week
and months oI the year are structured. Teachers oIten plan calendar time to take place at the
beginning oI the school day, when children are sitting in a group or circle.
When setting up Ior pre-K calendar time, use a large-size template oI blank squares (seven rows
across, Iive rows down) to make a laminated calendar Ior the children to see each morning.
Attach Velcro Iasteners inside each square, at the top oI each vertical row, and at the top oI the
calendar. Add extra Velcro Iasteners to the calendar squares Ior weather pictures iI desired.
ake small laminated pictures oI: the numbers 1 through 31, the names oI the seven days in a
week, and the names oI the twelve months in a year. Weather pictures (sun, raindrops,
snowIlakes, wind, clouds) can be made as well. Attach Velcro Iasteners to the backs oI the
pictures. The calendar can be bought prepackaged this way, but it is quite easy to do yourselI.
Play 2 Learn is a great site oIIering Iree calendar printables. Print them out on card stock and
laminate Ior long term use.


Teacing te Days of te Week/Calendar Numbers/Monts
In preparation Ior teaching the days oI the week, attach all seven word pictures to the calendar in
the appropriate order (Sunday through Saturday). During pre-K calendar time on a onday,
point to the corresponding words and say, "Today is onday. Yesterday was Sunday. Tomorrow
is Tuesday". Repeat this process throughout the week, and ask the children to say the names oI
the days in unison once they begin to memorize the correct order.
Starting with the Iirst day oI each month, allow the children to take turns attaching numbers to
the proper place on the calendar. For example, say "Today is Tuesday, September 1st. Who
would like to put the number 1 on this square?" At the end oI each month, clear all numbers Irom
the calendar and begin again.
!rekindergarten Calendar Time Songs and Activities
These activities and songs can be included in pre-K calendar time to strengthen memorization
skills and encourage awareness oI the month names, days oI the week, and weather conditions:
1) Monts of te Year Ceer
This chant will help pre-K students to remember the order oI the twelve months. Encourage the
children to clap every time they say the name oI a month:
January! February! arch, April, ay!
June and July! August and September!
October and November and December!
Hooray!
2) Seven Days in a Week Song
This popular song is very eIIective in teaching children the correct order oI the days in a week. It
is sung to the tune oI "Clementine":
There are seven days, there are seven days, there are seven days in a week (2x)
Sunday onday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday Friday, Saturday! (2x)
3) Weekday Weater Song
This song has two diIIerent versions, depending on whether the sun is shining outside. Pre-K
students will also name the current day oI the week while singing:
ood morning, good morning, good morning to you,
ood morning, good morning, oh how do you do?
ood morning, bright sunshine, (we're glad you are here) OR (we wish you were here)
You make us so happy, and Iill us with cheer.
Today is , Today is , what shall we do today? (2x)
Pre-K calendar time will give students a sound basis in learning how to track the days and
months in written Iorm, and will provide children with memorization skills that are beneIicial in
preparing Ior kindergarten.