Audiovisualbook for Kids: Jack and the Beanstalk. With Free Lesson Plan and Free Video for Preschool and Young Learners
Audiovisualbook for Kids: Jack and the Beanstalk
Audiovisualbook for Kids: Jack and the Beanstalk
Objective
The objective of this lesson plan is to introduce preschool and young learners to the classic fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk” using an audiovisual book. Through this interactive and engaging experience, children will enhance their listening skills, comprehension, and explore themes of bravery and imagination.
Target Audience
Age Group: Preschool and Young Learners (ages 3-6)
Duration
Approximately 30-45 minutes
Materials
- Audiovisual book/video of “Jack and the Beanstalk” (free online resources or pre-recorded version)
- Storytelling props (optional): Toy beans, a small toy axe, a toy golden harp or picture.
- Art supplies: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, scissors, glue, and construction paper.
Lesson Plan
- Introduction (5 minutes):
- Greet the children and introduce the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk.”
- Explain that it is a classic fairy tale and discuss what fairy tales are.
- Pre-Reading Activity (5 minutes):
- Show the children the storytelling props, such as toy beans, the toy axe, and the toy golden harp or picture.
- Ask them to predict what the story might be about based on these props.
- Read-Aloud (10 minutes):
- Play the audiovisual book/video of “Jack and the Beanstalk” for the children to watch and listen.
- Encourage them to listen for the different characters and the events in the story.
- Discussion (5 minutes):
- Engage the children in a brief discussion about the story and its characters.
- Ask questions like: “What did Jack find at the top of the beanstalk?” “What challenges did Jack face?” “What did he learn from his adventures?”
- Art Activity (15 minutes):
- Provide the children with art supplies and ask them to draw their favorite scene from the story or create a picture of Jack and the giant.
- Alternatively, they can create a “magic beanstalk” using construction paper and other materials.
- Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Have each child share their artwork and briefly explain what they liked about the story.
- Discuss the importance of bravery and using their imagination.
Free Video Resource
- Use the storytelling props to make the read-aloud session more interactive.
- Encourage the children to use their imagination to retell parts of the story in their own words.
- 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 magical fairy tale of “Jack and the Beanstalk” and its valuable lessons about bravery and imagination.