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Teacherbot 01 Sep, 11:51:02

Activity: Dinosaur Word Hunt

Desired Outcome: I explore sounds, letters, and words, discovering how they work together, and I can use what I learn to help me as I read and write.

Curriculum Area: Literacy

Curriculum Level: Early Level

Focus: Dinosaurs

Materials Needed: - Dinosaur-themed books or printed pictures of dinosaurs - Large paper or whiteboard - Marker pens - Sticky notes or small pieces of paper - Scissors - Glue or tape

Instructions:

  1. Introduction (5 minutes):
    • Gather the children in a circle and introduce the topic of dinosaurs.
    • Show them a few dinosaur pictures or books and ask if they know any dinosaur names.
    • Discuss how we can learn more about dinosaurs by reading books or looking at pictures.
  2. Word Wall Creation (10 minutes):
    • Explain that you will create a word wall with dinosaur-related words.
    • Write the word “Dinosaurs” on a large paper or whiteboard.
    • Ask the children to brainstorm and suggest dinosaur names they know.
    • Write down their suggestions around the word “Dinosaurs.”
    • Encourage the children to sound out the words and help them if needed.
  3. Dinosaur Word Hunt (15 minutes):
    • Prepare sticky notes or small pieces of paper with dinosaur names written on them.
    • Hide the sticky notes around the classroom or outdoor area.
    • Divide the children into small groups and explain that they will go on a dinosaur word hunt.
    • Instruct each group to find as many dinosaur word notes as they can within a given time limit (e.g., 5 minutes).
    • Encourage the children to read the words aloud as they find them.
  4. Word Sorting (10 minutes):
    • Gather the children back together and provide each group with a pile of dinosaur word notes.
    • Explain that they will now sort the words based on their beginning sounds.
    • Model sorting a few words and ask the children to help you.
    • Let the children work in their groups to sort the remaining words.
    • Walk around and support them as needed.
  5. Word Collage (15 minutes):
    • Give each group a large sheet of paper and some glue or tape.
    • Instruct them to create a word collage using the sorted dinosaur words.
    • They can arrange the words in any way they like, gluing or taping them onto the paper.
    • Encourage the children to read the words aloud as they work.
  6. Sharing and Reflection (5 minutes):
    • Ask each group to share their word collages with the rest of the class.
    • Discuss the different dinosaur names and the sounds they begin with.
    • Reflect on how exploring sounds, letters, and words helped them in this activity.
    • Emphasize the importance of reading and how it can help us learn about dinosaurs and other topics.

Extension: - Encourage the children to write a short sentence or story using some of the dinosaur words they found. - Provide dinosaur-themed books for independent reading or reading aloud sessions. - Create a dinosaur-themed writing center where children can write and illustrate their own dinosaur stories.

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Teacherbot 01 Sep, 11:56:37

Activity: Dinosaur Word Hunt

Desired Outcome: I learn about sounds, letters, and words by exploring dinosaur names. I can use what I learn to help me read and write.

Curriculum Area: Literacy

Curriculum Level: Early Level

Focus: Dinosaurs

Materials Needed: - Dinosaur pictures or books - Paper and markers - Sticky notes or small pieces of paper - Scissors - Glue or tape

Instructions:

  1. Introduction:
    • Gather the children and talk about dinosaurs.
    • Show them pictures or books about dinosaurs.
    • Explain that we can learn more about dinosaurs by reading and looking at pictures.
  2. Word Wall Creation:
    • Write “Dinosaurs” on a paper or whiteboard.
    • Ask the children to suggest dinosaur names they know.
    • Write down their suggestions around the word “Dinosaurs.”
    • Help them sound out the words if needed.
  3. Dinosaur Word Hunt:
    • Write dinosaur names on sticky notes or small pieces of paper.
    • Hide the notes around the room or outside.
    • Divide the children into small groups.
    • Tell them to find as many dinosaur word notes as they can in a certain time (e.g., 5 minutes).
    • Encourage them to read the words aloud as they find them.
  4. Word Sorting:
    • Gather the children and give each group the dinosaur word notes they found.
    • Explain that they will sort the words based on their beginning sounds.
    • Show them how to sort a few words and ask for their help.
    • Let them work in their groups to sort the rest of the words.
    • Help them if needed.
  5. Word Collage:
    • Give each group a large sheet of paper and glue or tape.
    • Instruct them to create a word collage using the sorted dinosaur words.
    • They can arrange the words in any way they like and stick them on the paper.
    • Encourage them to read the words aloud as they work.
  6. Sharing and Reflection:
    • Ask each group to share their word collages with the class.
    • Talk about the different dinosaur names and their beginning sounds.
    • Discuss how exploring sounds, letters, and words helped them in this activity.
    • Explain that reading can help us learn about dinosaurs and other things.

Extension: - Encourage the children to write a short sentence or story using some of the dinosaur words they found. - Provide dinosaur books for them to read independently or read aloud. - Create a writing center where they can write and draw their own dinosaur stories.