Aliens
Objective:
Students will use their imagination to learn about aliens, enhancing creativity and understanding of different life forms.
Materials:
“Aliens Love Underpants” by Claire Freedman
Crayons, markers, and colored pencils
Construction paper
Foam eggs
Googly eyes, stickers, and other craft supplies
Glue sticks and scissors
Introduction:
Gather students in a circle.
Show the picture book cover and ask, “What do you think aliens look like?”
Read the picture book aloud, pausing to discuss the illustrations and story.
Discussion:
Talk about what aliens might look like if they existed. Ask questions like, “How many eyes do you think an alien has?” or “What color is an alien’s skin?”
Activity:
Hand out construction paper and craft supplies.
Instruct students to draw and create their own aliens using the materials provided.
Encourage creativity: aliens can have multiple eyes, tentacles, colorful patterns, etc.
Help students glue on googly eyes, stickers, and other decorations to complete their alien creations.
Sharing:
Have children sit in a circle and share their alien creations with the class.
Encourage each student to say one fun fact about their alien e.g., “My alien has three eyes and loves to eat space ice cream!”
Sing a simple, fun song about aliens (e.g., “The Aliens Go Marching” to the tune of “The Ants Go Marching”).
Conclusion:
Reinforce the idea that imagination and creativity are important. Encourage students to continue thinking about what other imaginary creatures they might encounter in space