Audiovisual book for Kids: Oh, David! With Free Lesson Plan and Free Video for Preschool and Young Learners
Audiovisual book for Kids: Oh, David!
Audiovisual book for Kids: Oh, David!
Objective
The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce preschool and young learners to the humorous book “Oh, David!” by David Shannon using an audiovisual book. Through this interactive and engaging experience, children will enhance their listening skills, comprehension, and learn about making good choices and appropriate behavior.
Target Audience
Age Group: Preschool and Young Learners (ages 3-6)
Duration
Approximately 30-45 minutes
Materials
- Audiovisual book/video of “Oh, David!” (free online resources or pre-recorded version)
- Storytelling props (optional): Picture of David or a David doll.
- Art supplies: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue, and construction paper.
Lesson Plan
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet the children and introduce the book “Oh, David!” by David Shannon.
- Talk about the main character, David, and his antics.
- Pre-Reading Activity (5 minutes):
- Show the children a picture of David or a David doll and ask them to describe how he looks and what they think he might do in the story.
- Read-Aloud (10 minutes):
- Play the audiovisual book/video of “Oh, David!” for the children to watch and listen.
- Encourage them to listen for the funny things David does and how he learns from his mistakes.
- Discussion (5 minutes):
- Engage the children in a brief discussion about the story and David’s actions.
- Ask questions like: “What were some funny things David did?” “Why do you think he made those choices?” “What happened in the end?”
- Art Activity (15 minutes):
- Provide the children with art supplies and ask them to draw a picture of a good choice or a helpful behavior.
- Alternatively, they can create a “David’s good choices” collage with pictures of him making positive decisions.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Have each child share their artwork and briefly explain the good choices they depicted.
- Reinforce the importance of making good choices and behaving appropriately.
Free Video Resource
- Use the storytelling props to make the read-aloud session more interactive.
- Encourage the children to share their own experiences of making good choices and learning from mistakes.
- Adapt the lesson plan to suit the individual needs and attention spans of the children involved.
- Remember, the goal is to make the learning experience enjoyable and meaningful for the young learners while exploring the humor and life lessons in the book “Oh, David!” by David Shannon.