Lesson plan about Snow White for Early Childhood Education
1. Objectives
Estimated time: 10 – 15 minutes
1.1. Main objectives:
– Present the classic story of Snow White in an accessible and engaging way for children.
– Stimulate students’ imagination and creativity through activities related to the character.
– Promote interaction and group work among children during class activities.
– Develop language, oral expression and body expression skills in children.
1.2. Secondary objectives:
– Reinforce values such as friendship, kindness and generosity present in the story of Snow White.
– Encourage empathy and understanding of the different personalities of the seven dwarves.
– Explore colors, numbers and shapes present in Snow White’s narrative.
– Stimulate children’s autonomy and independence when carrying out suggested activities.
2. Introduction
Time estimate: 15 – 20 minutes
To start the class, the teacher can introduce the story of Snow White, using colorful and eye-catching images to spark children's interest. During the narrative, the teacher can highlight the main characters (Snow White, the evil queen and the seven dwarfs) and the main moments of the story.
Furthermore, the teacher can ask children to actively participate in the narration, asking simple questions about the plot and encouraging interaction.
3. Development
Time estimate: 50 – 60 minutes
3.1. Practical activities
Time estimate: 20 – 25 minutes
Activity 1: Assembling the characters
The children will be divided into groups and each group will have to assemble the characters from the Snow White story using materials such as colored paper, scissors and glue. During the activity, the teacher can reinforce the characteristics of each character and encourage creativity in the assembly.
Activity 2: Shadow theater
After assembling the characters, children will be able to create a shadow theater, retelling the story of Snow White. The teacher can use a flashlight to project the characters' silhouettes onto a white wall, while the children narrate the story.
4. Return
Time estimate: 15 – 20 minutes
4.1. Learning Check
Time estimate: 5 – 10 minutes
At the end of the activities, the teacher can review the main moments in Snow White's story, asking simple questions to check the children's learning. For example, the teacher can ask who the main characters are, where the story takes place and what the role of the poisoned apple was.
4.2. Student feedback
Time estimate: 5 – 10 minutes
The teacher can ask children for feedback on the activities carried out, asking what they liked most, what they found difficult and whether they would like to repeat similar activities.
5. Homework
Time estimate: 5 minutes
As a homework assignment, the teacher can suggest that students draw or paint their favorite scene from the story of Snow White, encouraging children's artistic and creative expression.
6. Conclusion
Estimated time: 10 – 15 minutes
To conclude the class, the teacher can recall the main points of Snow White's story and highlight the values present in the narrative, such as courage, friendship and kindness. Furthermore, the teacher can highlight the importance of respecting the differences between people, just as the seven dwarves had different personalities, but worked together in harmony.
In the end, the teacher can encourage children to take the lessons from the Snow White story with them into their everyday lives, valuing kindness and solidarity.