Lesson Plan: Farm and Wild Animals in ECD
Age Group: 2-4 years
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and name different farm and wild animals
- Understand the characteristics, habitats, and diets of farm and wild animals
- Develop vocabulary related to farm and wild animals
- Foster curiosity and appreciation for the natural world
Materials:
- Pictures of farm and wild animals
- Animal masks or puppets
- Sound recordings of animal noises
- Books about farm and wild animals
- Paper, crayons, markers, or paint
Procedure:
1. Introduction (5 minutes)
- Gather children together and greet them.
- Show them a picture of a farm animal (e.g., cow) and ask them what it is.
- Explain that today they will learn about farm and wild animals.
2. Farm Animals (15 minutes)
- Show children pictures of different farm animals (e.g., cow, sheep, horse, pig).
- Ask them to name the animals and say what sounds they make.
- Discuss where farm animals live, what they eat, and what products they give us (e.g., milk, eggs, wool).
3. Wild Animals (15 minutes)
- Show children pictures of different wild animals (e.g., lion, elephant, zebra, monkey).
- Ask them to name the animals and say what sounds they make.
- Discuss where wild animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in the wild.
4. Animal Movement Game (10 minutes)
- Play sound recordings of animal noises.
- Have children pretend to be the animals and move around the room imitating their movements and sounds.
5. Art Activity (15 minutes)
- Provide children with paper, crayons, markers, or paint.
- Ask them to draw or paint their favorite farm or wild animal.
6. Story Time (10 minutes)
- Read a book about farm or wild animals, such as "Brown Cow, Brown Cow, What Do You See?" or "Where the Wild Things Are."
7. Reflection and Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Review the different farm and wild animals they learned about.
- Ask children what they enjoyed most about the lesson.
- Thank the children for their participation.
Assessment:
- Observe children's participation and understanding of the animal names, characteristics, and habitats.
- Evaluate children's animal drawings or paintings for accuracy and creativity.