Lesson to introduce children to the concept of space and the idea of aliens in a fun and engaging way.
Materials Needed: Picture books about space and aliens – Colouring sheets of planets and aliens – Crayons and markers – Stickers of stars and planets – Space-themed music
Introduction (10 minutes):
1. Welcome and Greeting: Start with a welcome song e.g. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
2. Discussion: Ask, “What do you think is up in the sky at night?” and listen to their answers.
Story Time (15 minutes):
1. Read a Book: Choose an engaging picture book about space and aliens e.g. Welcome to Alien School by Caryl Hart
2. Questions: Ask questions about the story to encourage participation.
Activity (15 minutes):
1. Colouring: Hand out colouring sheets of planets and aliens.
2. Decorating: Let the children use stickers to decorate their sheets.
Movement Activity (10 minutes):
1. Space Adventure: Play space-themed music and pretend to be astronauts exploring space.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
1. Show and Tell: Allow children to share their coloured sheets.
2. Closing: Remind them of the exciting things they learned about space and aliens.