This lesson plan focuses on enhancing pre-reading skills in toddlers aged 18-36 months through interactive storytelling, vocabulary development, and sensory play. The session begins with a circle time introduction, where children are engaged in a lively storytelling experience using colorful board books. During the reading, educators encourage participation by asking questions about the pictures and fostering connections between spoken and written language.
Following the story, a vocabulary-building game incorporates picture cards, prompting children to repeat and match objects with corresponding toys from a sensory bin filled with rice or sand. This sensory activity enhances their recognition and descriptive skills as they explore and identify figures.
The lesson also includes a creative expression segment where children are invited to draw their favorite part of the story or a toy they discovered, providing them an opportunity to share their artwork and verbalize their thoughts. The session concludes with a review of new vocabulary, reinforcing learning through repetition, and ends with a sing-along to celebrate the day's adventures in language.
Throughout the lesson, educators assess children's engagement and participation, adjusting activities as needed to cater to varying language levels and interests, ultimately fostering a positive environment that promotes a love of reading.
| Level | Toddler |
| Subject | Language Development |
| Subject Area | Pre Reading Skills |
| Age Range | 1 to 3 |
| Audience | Group |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 45 mins |