Lesson Plan: Sunflower for Early Childhood Education Playful Activities
1. Objectives
Time estimate: 10 – 15 minutes
1.1. Main objectives:
- Provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of the sunflower as a plant, exploring its characteristics and life cycle.
- Stimulate curiosity and respect for nature, encouraging observation and interaction with the environment.
- Promote creativity and artistic expression through sensory activities related to the sunflower.
1.2. Secondary objectives:
- Develop fine motor skills through practical activities such as drawing and painting.
- Encourage group work and collaboration among students.
- Introduce basic notions of sustainability and care for the environment, highlighting the importance of plants for life on Earth.
2. Introduction
Time estimate: 15 – 20 minutes
– Start the class by asking students if they know the sunflower and what they know about this plant.
– Present images and basic information about the sunflower, such as the size of the flowers, their colors and how they follow the sunlight.
– Highlight the importance of sunflowers for pollinating animals, such as bees.
3. Development
Time estimate: 50 – 60 minutes
3.1. Sunflower Exploration
Time estimate: 15 – 20 minutes
– Hold a conversation about the characteristics of the sunflower, encouraging students to share what they know.
– Show sunflower seeds and explain how the plant grows from them.
– Propose a practical activity of planting seeds in small pots so that students can observe the plant’s growth over time.
3.2. Sensory activities
Time estimate: 20 – 25 minutes
– Propose a sunflower observation activity, using painting or drawing so that students can artistically express what they have learned.
– Promote a sensory experience with sunflower seeds, where students will be able to touch, smell and taste the seeds.
4. Return
Time estimate: 15 – 20 minutes
4.1. Presentation of activities
Time estimate: 5 – 10 minutes
– Invite students to show their paintings, drawings or vases with planted seeds, encouraging communication and individual expression.
4.2. Feedback and Closing
Time estimate: 5 – 10 minutes
– Ask students for feedback on what they learned in class and what they enjoyed doing most.
– Reinforce the importance of caring for plants and nature, reminding them how the sunflower is a special and beautiful plant.
5. Homework
Time estimate: 5 minutes
– Propor aos alunos que observem girassóis em sua comunidade, em books ou na internet, e tragam alguma curiosidade ou informação nova para compartilhar na próxima aula.
6. Conclusion
Time estimate: 10 – 15 minutes
– Recap the activities carried out and the main lessons learned about sunflowers.
– Highlight the importance of plants for life on Earth and reinforce the idea of caring for the environment.
– Encourage students to continue exploring and learning about the plants around them.
