Lesson Plan: Exploring Fruits
Grade Level: R (Reception/Preschool)
Duration: 4 weeks (1 lesson per week)
Subject: Life Skills / Science / Numeracy / Language
Theme: Fruits
Week 1: Introduction to Fruits
Objective:
- Learners will be able to identify different types of fruits and their colors.
Materials Needed:
- Real fruits (apple, banana, orange, strawberry, etc.)
- Fruit picture cards
- Color chart
Activities:
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Circle Time (15 minutes):
- Show real fruits and talk about their names, colors, and shapes.
- Use picture cards to match with real fruits.
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Color Hunt (15 minutes):
- Set up a color chart with sections for red, yellow, and green.
- Learners will pick a fruit and place it in the corresponding color section.
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Story Time (10 minutes):
- Read a story about fruits (e.g., "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle).
- Discuss the fruits mentioned in the story.
Closure:
Review the fruits learned today and ask children to share their favorite fruit.
Week 2: Fruit Tasting and Sensory Exploration
Objective:
- Learners will describe different fruits using their senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch).
Materials Needed:
- Various fruits (some familiar and some exotic)
- Plates, napkins, and small cups of water
- Sensory experience chart
Activities:
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Fruit Tasting (20 minutes):
- Set up a fruit tasting station with different fruits.
- Encourage learners to describe each fruit using their senses (e.g., “This banana is soft and sweet.”).
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Sensory Sorting (15 minutes):
- Provide learners with a variety of fruits for them to sort by texture (smooth, fuzzy) and taste (sweet, sour).
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Art Activity (15 minutes):
- Create fruit stamp art using cut fruits dipped in paint.
Closure:
Discuss which fruit was their favorite and why.
Week 3: Nutritional Benefits of Fruits
Objective:
- Learners will understand the basic health benefits of fruits.
Materials Needed:
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Sample fruit slice for each child
Activities:
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Discussion (15 minutes):
- Talk about the importance of eating fruits and how they help us grow strong and healthy.
- Create a simple chart listing benefits of fruits (energy, vitamins).
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Fruit Salad Activity (30 minutes):
- Provide a variety of diced fruits for students to create their own fruit salad.
- Discuss and compare the different fruits and each one’s benefits while making the salad.
Closure:
Have each child share one thing they learned about why fruits are good for them.
Week 4: Fruit Art and Creative Expression
Objective:
- Learners will express their creativity through art by making fruit-themed projects.
Materials Needed:
- Colored paper
- Craft supplies (glue, scissors, markers)
- Fruit-themed stickers
Activities:
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Fruit Collage (20 minutes):
- Provide learners with colored paper and craft supplies to create their own fruit collage.
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Story Creation (15 minutes):
- Have learners come up with a short story or a simple drawing about a fruit adventure (e.g., a journey of a fruit from tree to table).
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Fruit Song/Dance (15 minutes):
- Teach a fun fruit-themed song or dance, like “Five Little Apples” or “Fruit Salad” by The Wiggles.
Closure:
Perform the song/dance for the class and invite parents to see all the art created during the month.
Assessment:
- Observation: Monitor participation in discussions, activities, and engagement with materials.
- Art Work: Evaluate creativity and understanding through collage and story creations.
- Verbal Sharing: Listen to learners describe their favorite fruits and what they have learned throughout the month.
Adaptations:
- Encourage learners with language delays to use pictures to communicate.
- Adjust activities to fit varying ability levels, providing extra support or challenge as needed.
This lesson plan promotes a fun and interactive approach to learning about fruits while developing language skills, fine motor skills, and health awareness.