Living and Non-living… · KG1 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K1.6.1.1.4 - Identify and write initial sounds of the objects.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Say the name of a pictured living or non-living thing and identify its initial sound.
Match pictures of living and non-living things to their correct initial letter sounds.
Trace and write the initial letter sound for at least three pictured objects.
Work with a partner to sort picture cards by their initial sounds.
Identify initial sounds of objects found in their classroom or around the school compound.

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Curriculum details

Strand: All Around Us (Strand 6)
Sub-strand: Living and Non-living Things (6.1)
Content standard: K1.6.1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of living and non-living things.
Indicator: K1.6.1.1.4 - Identify and write initial sounds of the objects.
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 1 (Week 25 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 68
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Using pictures clearly labelled, guide learners to identify some living and non-living things.
Mention the word and let learners identify the initial letter sound and pick the correct letter sound to match it. Extend this activity to include other objects in the classrooms and/or community
Have learners match pictures with their initial letter sounds in their books.