Learning Outcome:
To introduce infants to the concept of space, planets, and the idea of aliens in a fun and imaginative way.
Introduction
I will get the children together n a circle and start by discussing space. I will ask questions like, “What do you think is in space?” and “Have you ever seen pictures of planets or stars?”
I will show pictures of planets and explain briefly that planets are in space and each one is different.
I will then read a storybook about aliens. A good example is “Aliens Love Underpants” by Claire Freedman.
After reading, I will ask the children questions about the story to spark their imagination, such as “What do you think aliens look like?” and “What would you do if you met an alien?”
Alien Craft Activity
I will give each child with a piece of construction paper, glue, googly eyes, and markers or crayons.
I will ask them to create their own alien by drawing a body and using googly eyes and other craft materials to decorate it. I will encourage them to give their alien a name and describe what their alien likes to do.
Space Adventure Song and Movement I will teach the children a simple song ‘Five Little Aliens’
The children will act out the song by pretending to fly like aliens in a spaceship and exploring planets.
Conclusion: The children will sit in a circle again and I will ask them to share their alien crafts.
I will ask each child to say one fun fact about their alien.