Literacy, Numeracy, Science

Subjects covered Activities Resources Differentiation
Literacy
  • Introduce vocabulary related to houses and homes, such as "house," "home," "bedroom," "kitchen," etc.
  • Read and discuss books about houses and homes.
  • Write and illustrate a simple story about a house.
  • Picture books about houses and homes
  • Writing and drawing materials
  • Provide visual supports for vocabulary learning
  • Offer different writing options based on students' abilities
Numeracy
  • Count and sort different types of houses (e.g., detached, semi-detached, apartments)
  • Create a graph to represent the types of houses in the local area
  • Measure and compare the sizes of various rooms in a house
  • Toy houses of different types
  • Graph paper and markers
  • Tape measures or rulers
  • Provide concrete manipulatives for counting and sorting
  • Offer different levels of difficulty in measuring and comparing
Science
  • Explore different materials used in house construction
  • Observe and discuss the changes in a plant during its growth inside and outside a house
  • Investigate the effects of light and temperature on plants
  • Samples of different building materials
  • Seeds, pots, and soil
  • Thermometer and light source
  • Provide hands-on experiences with materials
  • Support students' understanding through visual aids
  • Offer varied levels of complexity in investigations

Arts Subjects

Subjects covered

Activities

Resources

Differentiation

Visual Arts
  • Create collages of different types of houses using various materials.
  • Draw and paint pictures of their own houses or dream houses.
  • Construct 3D models of houses using recyclable materials.
  • Construction paper, cardboard, scissors, glue, markers, paint, brushes
  • Images of different types of houses
  • Recyclable materials like empty boxes, bottles, and tubes
  • Provide different materials and resources based on students' abilities.
  • Encourage collaboration and support for students who may need assistance.

Music
  • Listen to and discuss songs about homes, houses, and families.
  • Create a class song about houses and homes, with each student contributing a line.
  • Use simple musical instruments to create soundscapes of different types of houses.
  • Recordings of songs about houses and homes
  • Simple musical instruments like shakers, tambourines, and bells
  • Provide visual aids and gestures to support students' understanding of songs.
  • Allow students to contribute in various ways, including speaking, singing, or playing instruments.

Drama
  • Role-play different characters in a house (e.g., family members, pets, furniture).
  • Create and perform short skits about different activities that happen in a house.
  • Improvise and act out scenarios related to houses and homes.
  • Props like hats, scarves, and small household items
  • Pictures or drawings of different house settings
  • Provide clear instructions and visual cues for different roles and scenes.
  • Encourage creativity and imagination while allowing for different levels of participation.

Dance
  • Create movements to represent different parts of a house (e.g., doors, windows, stairs).
  • Follow simple dance routines that mimic actions in a house (e.g., sweeping, cooking).
  • Work collaboratively to choreograph a dance piece about homes and houses.
  • Open space for movement
  • Music or rhythmic beats
  • Provide visual or verbal prompts to support students' understanding of movements.
  • Offer modified movements or options for students with different physical abilities.

Station Ideas

Theme of Houses and Homes

  • Role-Play Corner
  • Construction Zone
  • Block Area
  • Art Station
  • Sensory Table
  • Small World Area
  • Writing Station
  • Listening Corner

Story Time

Once upon a time, there were three little friends named Lily, Max, and Mia. They loved playing together and exploring new things. One sunny day, they decided to go on an adventure to learn about different types of houses and homes.

Their first stop was a cozy little cottage in the woods. It had a thatched roof and a beautiful garden. The friends knocked on the door, and a friendly old lady named Mrs. Rose opened it with a warm smile. Mrs. Rose showed them around her cottage and told them stories about the plants and flowers in her garden.

Next, they visited a tall apartment building in the city. They climbed up the stairs to the top floor and knocked on the door. A young couple named Mr. and Mrs. Patel welcomed them inside. From the window, they could see the busy streets below. The Patels told them how people in the city live close to each other but still have their own cozy homes.

Afterwards, they traveled to a farmhouse in the countryside. It had a big red barn and lots of animals. The friends met Farmer Tom, who showed them how he takes care of the cows, chickens, and sheep. They even got to help collect fresh eggs from the chicken coop.

As their adventure continued, they reached a house on a boat called a houseboat. It was floating on a calm river. Captain Jack invited them aboard and showed them around. They learned that some people live on boats and can travel wherever they want, just like a floating home.

Finally, they arrived at a house shaped like a big, round mushroom. It was a unique and magical house. A kind old man named Mr. Willow lived there. He told them stories about fairies and gnomes who visit his mushroom house. The friends were amazed at the magical world Mr. Willow lived in.

After their exciting adventure, Lily, Max, and Mia returned home. They realized that there are so many different types of houses and homes, each with its own special features and stories. They were grateful for their own homes and the friends they made along the way.

The end.