Title: The Little Engine That Could

Objective: To teach children about resilience and the importance of perseverance through the story of The Little Engine That Could.

Age Group: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - 3-5 years

Materials: The Little Engine That Could book, pictures of different types of trains, paper, crayons, glue, scissors, and stickers.

Introduction (10 minutes)

• Begin by introducing the concept of resilience to the children. Explain that resilience means being able to bounce back from difficult situations and not giving up when things get tough.
• Ask the children if they have ever faced a difficult situation and how they handled it. Encourage them to share their experiences.
• Introduce the story of The Little Engine That Could and show them the book. Ask the children if they have heard the story before.

Main Activity (30 minutes)

• Read the story of The Little Engine That Could to the children. As you read, stop at key points in the story to ask questions and encourage discussion. For example, ask the children how they think the little engine felt when it was asked to pull the heavy train up the hill.
• After reading the story, ask the children to draw a picture of their favorite train from the story. Provide them with paper, crayons, and stickers to decorate their pictures.
• Once the children have finished their pictures, ask them to share their drawings with the class. Encourage them to talk about why they chose that particular train and what they liked about it.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

• Gather the children together and ask them to share what they learned from the story of The Little Engine That Could. Encourage them to talk about the importance of perseverance and not giving up when things get tough.
• Ask the children to think of a time when they had to be resilient and share their experiences with the class.
• Finally, display the children’s train pictures around the classroom as a reminder of the importance of resilience and perseverance.