“Thach be, thach beng, climb the na tree, pick a na fruit for me, for me to worship Buddha, I bow a hundred times, Buddha gives me a na fruit…” This familiar children’s song has accompanied countless generations of Vietnamese children growing up. And hidden within these lyrics is a childhood sky filled with colorful fairy tales. One of them is the story of “The Magic Gourd,” a tale full of profound humanistic meaning, suitable for educating preschoolers aged 5-6. So, how do you create a preschool lesson plan for the story of “The Magic Gourd” for this age group that is engaging and effective? Let’s explore!
Analyzing the Meaning of The Magic Gourd Story
The story of “The Magic Gourd” tells about two brothers; the older brother is greedy and cruel, while the younger brother is kind and simple. Thanks to his diligent work and the help of a fairy, the younger brother obtains a magic gourd containing countless wonders. In contrast, the older brother, due to his greed, receives a memorable lesson.
The story carries many layers of profound humanistic meaning:
- Praising goodness: The story promotes kindness, diligence, and a compassionate heart.
- Criticizing vices: “The Magic Gourd” condemns greed, selfishness, and cruelty.
- Educating about family affection: The story is a lesson about brotherly love, sharing, and mutual support.
Developing a Preschool Lesson Plan for The Magic Gourd Story (Ages 5-6)
Objectives
- Knowledge: Children understand the story’s content and recognize the main and supporting characters.
- Skills: Children practice listening skills, retelling the story, and acting.
- Attitude: Children learn to love and emulate kind characters while criticizing vices.
Preparation
- Teaching aids: Storybooks, illustrative pictures, stick puppets, costumes for acting.
- Space: The classroom is arranged neatly, creating a comfortable space for children to participate in activities.
Methods
- Visual method: Using pictures and stick puppets for vivid illustration.
- Dialogue method: Asking open-ended questions to encourage children to think and answer.
- Group activity method: Dividing children into groups for discussion and acting.
Activity Procedure
Stage 1: Warm-up (5 minutes)
- Have children sing the song “Thach be, thach beng” or other songs about fairy tales.
Stage 2: Main Content (20 minutes)
- Introducing the story: The teacher introduces the story’s title and shows illustrative pictures.
- Storytelling: The teacher tells the story expressively, incorporating stick puppets.
- Dialogue: The teacher asks questions to help children recall the story’s content and recognize the characters:
- Who are the characters in the story?
- Which character do you like the most? Why?
- Group activity: Divide children into groups to act out scenes from the story.
Stage 3: Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Have children sing a song about kindness.
- The teacher comments, praises the children, and instructs them to retell the story to their grandparents and parents at home.
Extension
- The teacher can introduce children to other Vietnamese fairy tales with similar content, such as “The Star Fruit Tree” or “Tam and Cam.”
Integrating Spiritual Elements
Vietnamese people have long believed in good things, always believing that “Kindness is rewarded.” When teaching children about the story of “The Magic Gourd,” the teacher can integrate this belief to help children understand that doing good deeds will bring good fortune, and doing evil deeds will inevitably bring retribution.
Suggested Frequently Asked Questions
- Besides the gourd, what else could the fairy give to the younger brother? (Encourage children to develop their imagination).
- If you were the child in the story, what would you do with the magic gourd? (Educate children about kindness and the spirit of sharing).
Conclusion
“The preschool lesson plan for the story of The Magic Gourd for 5-6 year olds” will become more interesting and understandable when the teacher combines various teaching methods. In addition, incorporating spiritual elements also helps children absorb the lesson naturally and most effectively.
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