Audiovisual book for Kids: The Gingerbread Man

Audiovisualbook for Kids: The Gingerbread Man. With Free Lesson Plan and Free Video for Preschool and Young Learners

Audiovisualbook for Kids: The Gingerbread Man

Audiovisualbook for Kids: The Gingerbread Man

Objective

The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce preschool and young learners to the classic folktale “The Gingerbread Man” using an audiovisual book. Through this interactive and engaging experience, children will enhance their listening skills, comprehension, and explore themes of traditional storytelling and cautionary tales.

Target Audience

Age Group: Preschool and Young Learners (ages 3-6)

Duration

Approximately 30-45 minutes

Materials

1. Audiovisual book/video of “The Gingerbread Man” (free online resources or pre-recorded version)
2. Storytelling props (optional): Gingerbread cookie, fox puppet or picture.
3. Art supplies: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue, and construction paper.

Lesson Plan

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Greet the children and introduce the story of “The Gingerbread Man,” explaining that it is a traditional folktale.
   • Discuss the concept of cautionary tales and why they are important.
2. Pre-Reading Activity (5 minutes):
   • Show the children the gingerbread cookie and the fox puppet or picture, and ask them what they think the story might be about.
3. Read-Aloud (10 minutes):
   • Play the audiovisual book/video of “The Gingerbread Man” for the children to watch and listen.
   • Encourage them to repeat phrases or lines from the story that are repeated throughout.
4. Discussion (5 minutes):
   • Engage the children in a brief discussion about the story and its main characters.
   • Ask questions like: “What happened to the gingerbread man?” “Why did he run away from everyone?” “What did he learn in the end?”
5. Art Activity (15 minutes):
   • Provide the children with art supplies and ask them to draw their favorite scene from the story or create their version of the gingerbread man.
   • Alternatively, they can make a gingerbread man craft using construction paper and other materials.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Have each child share their artwork and briefly explain what they enjoyed most about the story.
   • Discuss the moral lesson of the tale, such as not trusting strangers or the consequences of being too boastful.

Free Video Resource

1. Use the gingerbread cookie and fox puppet or picture during the read-aloud to bring the story to life.
2. Encourage the children to act out parts of the story using role-play and props.
3. Adapt the lesson plan to suit the individual needs and attention spans of the children involved.
4. Remember, the goal is to make the learning experience enjoyable and meaningful for the young learners while exploring the timeless tale of “The Gingerbread Man” and its valuable lessons.

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