Audiovisualbook for Kids: Androcles and the Lion. With Free Lesson Plan and Free Video for Preschool and Young Learners
Audiovisualbook for Kids: Androcles and the Lion
Audiovisualbook for Kids: Androcles and the Lion
Objective
The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce preschool and young learners to the classic fable “Androcles and the Lion” using an audiovisual book. Through this interactive and engaging experience, children will enhance their listening, comprehension, and moral understanding.
Target Audience
Age Group: Preschool and Young Learners (ages 3-6)
Duration
Approximately 30-45 minutes
Materials
- Audiovisual book/video of “Androcles and the Lion” (free online resources or pre-recorded version)
- Storytelling props (optional): Lion plush toy, bandage, toy gladiator helmet, etc.
- Art supplies: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue, and construction paper.
Lesson Plan
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet the children and introduce the story of “Androcles and the Lion,” explaining that it is a fable with an important moral lesson.
- Briefly discuss the concept of kindness and helping others.
- Pre-Reading Activity (5 minutes):
- Show the children some of the storytelling props related to the story (lion plush toy, bandage, etc.) and encourage them to guess what the story might be about.
- Read-Aloud (10 minutes):
- Play the audiovisual book/video of “Androcles and the Lion” for the children to watch and listen.
- Encourage them to pay attention to the characters, settings, and the message of the story.
- Discussion (5 minutes):
- Engage the children in a brief discussion about the story and its moral lesson.
- Ask questions like: “What did Androcles do to help the lion?” “Why did the lion spare Androcles?” “What did we learn from this story?”
- Art Activity (15 minutes):
- Provide the children with art supplies and ask them to draw their favorite scene from the story or create a collage depicting acts of kindness and friendship.
- Alternatively, they can create a “lion mask” or a “gladiator shield” using construction paper and other materials.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Have each child share their artwork and briefly explain what they learned from the story.
- Emphasize the importance of being kind and helpful to others.
Free Video Resource
- Encourage role-play by letting children act out the story using the storytelling props.
- Use the story as a starting point to discuss emotions like fear, compassion, and friendship.
- Adapt the lesson plan to suit the individual needs and attention spans of the children involved.
- Incorporate movement by having a “Lion and Gladiator Parade” where children can march with their props and act out the story.
- Remember, the goal is to make the learning experience enjoyable and meaningful for the young learners while imparting valuable moral lessons from the fable “Androcles and the Lion.”