The activity set I would choose to teach would be ‘Space and Aliens’ as it’s a topic I feel that could be reached in a fun and emgaging way. Teaching young children about Space and Aliens can be both fun and educational through an inquiry-based approach.
I would begin by facilitating a story. I would use a short picture book about space and aliens. Before looking at the book, I would ask ask the children what they think aliens might look like, where they might live, and what they might do. I would write down their ideas on a flipchart.
I would then map the earth with the children. I would show the children a globe or map of Earth. I would explain that Earth is a planet in space and ask if they know other planets. We would have a chat about the other planets.
We would then imagine Alien Worlds. I would ask the children to think about what other planets might be like and how aliens on those planets might live. For example, might an alien on a hot planet look different from one on a cold planet? The children would then create an alien and alien world.
In conclusion, we would discuss what we have learned and I would give the children a small star or planet sticker as a reminder of their alien adventure.