Activity Set – Stars
I would begin this lesson by introducing the children to the story ‘How to catch a star’ Oliver Jeffers as we sit in a circle. We would discuss the title, front cover and back cover. I would then ask the children what they think the story is about. As I open the book a letter falls out. A letter from the little boy in the story asking them for help to catch a star. I will read the letter and ask the children to go to their groups and come up with a plan – how are we going to help this boy catch a star? Each group will have a worksheet where they can draw out their plans. Some options for an add on are allowing the children to make their rocket/star catcher machine/ etc using junk art materials or using the different type of building blocks we have in class. After each group have presented their ideas we will read the book and see how the little boy tried to catch a star. At the end we will discuss if any of their ideas would have worked or if we can actually catch a star at all.