Aistear-The very hungry Caterpillar

Description

I am a Aistear Tutor and use Aistear as a framework and methodology in my Senior Infant classroom. This is my own 6-page plan for integrating the Owl Babiesbook by Martin Waddell into a child-led play or Aistear framework. It lasts for 1-2 weeks.

 Contents:

• The 6-page lesson plan has sections on
  • Play topic
  • timeframe
  • resources needed
  • book suggestions
  • socio-dramatic play
  • small world
  • construction
  • sand/water area
  • water
  • play-dough
  • junk art.
• Role-play vocab cards
• Butterfly and caterpillar masks for the hibernation role-play area.

I have a list of all the resources you may need. I understand that Aistear mostly works in a big class of children with often only one teacher or adult helper. I also understand they most classes may not have water stations or sinks so have given a few ideas. I have tried to strike a balance between little preparation and huge preparation.

 These are all ideas that can be implemented using a play methodology in any Irish classroom. These are ideas I have either invented or seen teachers on the net or schools use. No idea is trademarked, thankfully! I have just compiled them into one document for ease of use.

 Enjoy and have fun playing!

 Rozz