Lesson Plan

 Age Group/Grade: Pre-K (Ages 4-5)

Subject/Content area: Introduction to Seasons

1. Learning Outcome: Students will be able to identify and describe each of the four seasons.

2. Hook (how will you get students interested in the lesson?): Start by showing pictures and/or props that relate to each season. Begin a discussion about what they already know about seasons.

3. Procedures (describe in detail):

Introduction:

• Show pictures and/or props that relate to each season and talk about what the students notice.

• Talk about the seasons and how they occur at different times of the year and are associated with different weather, changes to nature, and activities.

• Discuss the characteristics of each season.

Sorting Activities:

• Give students picture cards showing different scenes and activities associated with each season.

• Tell students to sort cards into piles according to each season.

• Ask students to explain their reasoning.

Sensory Bins:

• Set up bins filled with materials that represent each season such as fake snow for winter, grass or flowers for spring, sand for summer, and leaves for fall.

• Let students spend time exploring each bin.

• Talk about what the student saw and felt in each bin.

Art Activity:

• Give students a variety of art supplies

• Tell students to create a piece of art depicting their favorite season.

• Encourage students to use their imagination and creativity in their work.

Assessment/Closure (how will you know that students met the learning outcome?): Conduct a group discussion where students describe the characteristics of each season.

Learning Styles Addressed	Possible Modifications for Student Abilities	How was the lesson scaffolded?	What levels of Bloom's Taxonomy were used?
Visual: Using pictures and props to represent each season engages visual learners. Kinesthetic: Engaging in hands-on activities like sensory exploration and art projects appeals to kinesthetic learners. Auditory: Listening to discussions about seasons caters to auditory learners.	Provide one-on-one guidance for students who may struggle with identifying characteristics of each season. Give simplified instructions and provide visual cues to help students understand the sorting activity and art project.	The lesson began with an introduction to the concept of seasons through visuals and discussions. Students then explored and classified seasonal characteristics through sorting activities and sensory exploration. Next, students participated in an art activity, showing their understanding of seasons artistically. Finally, students reinforced their knowledge of seasons through discussion.	Remembering: Recognizing and naming the four seasons. Understanding: Exploring the characteristics and differences between each season. Applying: Applying knowledge of seasonal characteristics to sort activities and create artwork. Creating: Expressing creativity through the creation of seasonal art projects.