I choose the Aliens and Space topic. I will use the book The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot and read to class.
We will each make our own aliens as a whole class activity, using marla, googly eyes, pipecleaners etc. We will name them and design a house for them to live in. they will plan this to prepare for the weeks station activities beginning on the following day.
Area One: The children will build a home for their aliens to live in. The children can use materials from Junk Art and clas supplies. They can use their marla alien for spacing, sizing, etc. They have chosen a planet so much keep in mind the conditions.
Area Two : Draw a map: CHidren will have to draw and map space for their aleins journey. Can cna choose which medium they want to use. Start point is at home with their mum and end point will be their chosen planet
Area Three: Write a letter/postcard to mum telling her how things are going on the trip. Chidren can design picture in front of card.
Area Four: Children will describe their alien. Provide prompts such as “My alien name is…” and “My alien likes to…”
Encourage students to write a few sentences about their alien focusing on creativity and descriptive writing.
Whole Class Activity: Make Big Bad Robot