The Napping House Lesson Plans For Preschool

The Napping House Lesson Plans for Preschool

The Napping House is a classic children's book by Audrey and Don Wood. The story follows a series of animals who all fall asleep in a cozy house. The rhyming text and repetitive refrain make this book a favorite with preschoolers. These lesson plans are designed to help you teach your preschoolers about the following concepts: * Rhyming words * Repetition * Sequence * Cause and effect * Animal sounds These lesson plans are divided into four parts: 1. Introduction 2. Activities 3. Assessment 4. Extensions

Introduction

Read the book The Napping House to your preschoolers. Encourage them to follow along with the story and make the animal sounds.

Activities

1. Rhyming Words * Write a list of rhyming words on a whiteboard or chart paper. * Have your preschoolers help you identify the rhyming words. * Play a game where you say one word and your preschoolers have to say a rhyming word. 2. Repetition * Identify the repeated refrain in the story. * Have your preschoolers repeat the refrain with you. * Create a simple call and response activity based on the refrain. 3. Sequence * Have your preschoolers retell the story in their own words. * Help them to put the events of the story in order. * Create a simple sequencing activity using pictures from the story. 4. Cause and Effect * Discuss the cause and effect relationships in the story. For example, what happens when the dog wakes up? * Have your preschoolers act out the cause and effect relationships in the story. 5. Animal Sounds * Make a list of the animals in the story. * Have your preschoolers imitate the sounds that the animals make. * Play a game where you make an animal sound and your preschoolers have to guess which animal it is.

Assessment

* Observe your preschoolers as they participate in the activities. * Assess their understanding of the concepts that you taught. * Make any necessary adjustments to your lesson plans.

Extensions

* Have your preschoolers create their own napping house. They can use a variety of materials, such as blocks, pillows, and blankets. * Have your preschoolers write or dictate a story about a napping house. * Have your preschoolers create a puppet show based on the story. These lesson plans are just a starting point. You can adapt them to fit the needs of your preschoolers. With creativity and imagination, you can make learning about The Napping House a fun and engaging experience for your preschoolers.