Audiovisual Book for Kids: The Sky is Falling!

Audiovisual book for Kids: The Sky is Falling! With Free Lesson Plan and Free Video for Preschool and Young Learners

Audiovisual book for Kids: The Sky is Falling!

Audiovisual book for Kids: The Sky is Falling!

Objective

The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce preschool and young learners to the classic fable “The Sky is Falling!” using an audiovisual book. Through this interactive and engaging experience, children will enhance their listening skills, comprehension, and learn about the importance of critical thinking and not believing everything they hear.

Target Audience

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

Duration

Approximately 30-45 minutes

Materials

1. Audiovisual book/video of “The Sky is Falling!” (free online resources or pre-recorded version)
2. Storytelling props (optional): Pictures of the main characters: Henny Penny, Cocky Locky, Ducky Lucky, and Turkey Lurkey.
3. Art supplies: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue, and construction paper.

Lesson Plan

1. Introduction (5 minutes):
   • Greet the children and introduce the fable “The Sky is Falling!”
   • Explain that it is a story about some farm animals and a lesson it teaches.
2. Pre-Reading Activity (5 minutes):
   • Show the children pictures of the main characters: Henny Penny, Cocky Locky, Ducky Lucky, and Turkey Lurkey.
   • Ask them to identify each character and talk about what they think might happen in the story.
3. Read-Aloud (10 minutes):
   • Play the audiovisual book/video of “The Sky is Falling!” for the children to watch and listen.
   • Encourage them to listen carefully to the events in the story.
4. Discussion (5 minutes):
   • Engage the children in a brief discussion about the story and its lesson.
   • Ask questions like: “Why did Henny Penny think the sky was falling?” “What happened when they met Foxy Loxy?” “What did they learn in the end?”
5. Art Activity (15 minutes):
   • Provide the children with art supplies and ask them to draw a scene from the story or create a picture of their favorite character.
   • Alternatively, they can make finger puppets of the characters using construction paper and other materials.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
   • Have each child share their artwork and briefly explain what they learned from the fable.
   • Reinforce the importance of thinking critically and not believing everything they hear.

Free Video Resource

1. Use storytelling props to make the read-aloud session more interactive and engaging.
2. Encourage the children to retell parts of the story in their own words.
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 classic fable “The Sky is Falling!” and its valuable lesson about critical thinking and discernment.

The Sky is Falling!

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