“The caterpillar will fell the tree,” this proverb speaks volumes about the immense impact of tiny creatures, seemingly harmless, on the world around us. And the insect world, with its diverse species, colors, and behaviors, is an endless source of inspiration for children’s poems.
Insect Poetry Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Nurturing Young Hearts
Theme Introduction
Insect poetry is a rich and captivating theme for kindergarten children. Poems often vividly and understandably describe the appearance, movement, habits, and habitats of insects. Furthermore, insect poetry imparts lessons about nature, kindness, and respect for all living things to children.
Educational Objectives
This insect poetry kindergarten lesson plan aims to:
- Familiarize children with common insects, understanding their shapes, colors, and behaviors.
- Develop children’s language skills through reading, memorizing, and retelling insect poems.
- Foster communication, thinking, imagination, and creativity skills in children.
- Cultivate a love for nature, kindness, and respect for all living things in children.
Lesson Plan Content
Activity 1: Introduction and Familiarization with Insects
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Methods: Games, image projection, poetry reading
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Materials: Images of insects (bees, butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, etc.), illustrative pictures, insect sound effects
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Content:
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The teacher introduces common insects through images, sounds, and guessing games.
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Children and the teacher identify the shapes, colors, movements, and habits of each insect.
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The teacher reads insect poems and has children listen and identify the main content of the poems.
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Children and the teacher express their preferences and feelings about insects.
Activity 2: Exploring and Memorizing Insect Poems
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Methods: Poetry reading, storytelling, drama, games
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Materials: Insect poems (e.g., “The Golden Bee,” “Butterfly,” “Dragonfly,” “Ladybug”), illustrative pictures, props for drama activities
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Content:
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The teacher reads poems, explaining difficult words in the poems.
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Children and the teacher explore the main content of the poems, identifying metaphors and rhetorical devices.
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Children read along with the teacher, then reread in groups, and individually.
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The teacher organizes drama activities for children based on the poem content.
Activity 3: Creating Creative Products from the Insect Poetry Theme
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Methods: Drawing, clay modeling, shape sorting, planning
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Materials: Drawing paper, colored pencils, clay, shape sorting toys, natural materials (leaves, flowers, twigs)
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Content:
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Children freely choose creative forms (drawing, clay modeling, shape sorting, etc.) to express their feelings and thoughts about insects and poems.
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The teacher guides and encourages children to be creative according to their ideas.
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Children present their products and share their feelings with friends.
Some Insect Poems for Kindergarten Children
- The Golden Bee: This poem describes the image of a small golden bee diligently flying to find flower pollen to make honey. The poem helps children learn the industriousness and diligence of bees.
- Butterfly: This poem describes the brilliant beauty of butterflies, with butterfly wings fluttering gently in flower fields. The poem evokes in children a love for a joyful and radiant attitude in life.
- Dragonfly: This poem depicts the image of a dragonfly flying gently on the water surface, with dragonfly wings as transparent as crystal. The poem evokes in children a love for nature and respect for the beauty of all living things.
Important Notes When Teaching Kindergarten Children About Insects
- Choose poems that are appropriate for the age and understanding level of children.
- Use plenty of vivid illustrations to help children understand the content of the poems.
- Create a fun and engaging atmosphere in class to encourage children to participate enthusiastically.
- Encourage children to freely express their feelings and thoughts about insects and poems.
References
- “Kindergarten Lesson Plan on Insect Theme” by MA. Nguyen Thi Lan Huong.
- “Children’s Poetry about Insects” by poet Nguyen Van Tho.
Note
- When introducing insects, teachers need to emphasize the importance of insects in the ecosystem.
- Encourage children to love and protect insects.
- Avoid letting children come into contact with poisonous or potentially dangerous insects.
Insect Poetry Kindergarten Lesson Plan: The Story of the Ladybug
The little ladybug, with its bright red armor adorned with black dots, is a close friend of young children. The ladybug is very gentle, often flying around on flowers, helping farmers protect crops from harmful caterpillars.
One day, the ladybug was happily flying over a field when it suddenly encountered a green caterpillar nibbling on leaves. The ladybug felt sorry for the plant, so it flew closer and gently said: “Friend, please don’t nibble on the leaves anymore. Leaves are food for other animals, if you eat them all, they will have nothing to eat.”
The green caterpillar was surprised and asked: “Then what will we eat?”
The ladybug smiled and replied: “You can eat the leaves that people no longer need, or you can eat the aphids on the leaves, that way you will help farmers protect their crops.”
The green caterpillar thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement. From then on, the green caterpillar no longer nibbled on leaves, but switched to eating aphids.
Insect Poetry Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Cherishing the Living Environment of Insects
To protect the living environment for insects, what do we need to do?
Say no to the use of harmful pesticides that are toxic to insects.
Plant more wildflowers and grasses to create habitats for insects.
Protect forests, wetlands, and insect habitats.
By working together to protect the living environment for insects, we contribute to preserving the richness of the ecosystem.
Insect Poetry Kindergarten Lesson Plan: Call to Action
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