幼儿园英语教案英语活动——Happy birthday to you

幼儿园英语教案英语活动——Happy birthday to you
Title: Happy Birthday to You - An English Activity for Kindergarten
I. Teaching Objectives:
1. To familiarize the children with the English song "Happy Birthday to You".
2. To help the children understand and use basic birthday-related vocabulary.
3. To enhance their listening and speaking skills through interactive activities.
4. To foster a sense of joy and celebration in the classroom.
II. Teaching Content:
1. The lyrics of the song "Happy Birthday to You".
2. Basic birthday-related vocabulary such as
'birthday', 'cake', 'candles', 'present', 'celebrate', etc.
3. Simple sentences related to birthdays, e.g., "Today is my birthday.", "Let's blow out the candles."
III. Teaching Preparation:
1. A CD or audio device to play the song "Happy Birthday to You".
2. Flashcards or pictures representing the birthday-related vocabulary.
3. A small cake with candles (optional).
4. Props for role-playing activities, such as toy presents, hats, and balloons.
IV. Teaching Process:
1. Warm-up: Begin the class by asking the children if they know what a birthday is and if anyone has had
a birthday recently.
2. Introduction to the Song: Play the song "Happy Birthday to You" and encourage the children to clap along. After a few rounds, start teaching them the lyrics.
3. Vocabulary Building: Show the flashcards or pictures and teach the corresponding words. Engage the children in activities like pointing to the correct picture when you say a word, or matching the words with the pictures.
4. Role-play: Divide the children into groups and ask them to act out a birthday party scene using the props provided. Encourage them to use the new vocabulary they've learned.
5. Singing the Song: Gather the children together and sing the "Happy Birthday to You" song, using the actions they've learned during the role-play.
V. Teaching Extension:
1. Ask the children to create their own birthday cards using the new vocabulary they have learned.
2. Plan a mock birthday party for a stuffed animal or puppet in the classroom, where children can
practice singing the song and using the new vocabulary in context.
VI. Teaching Summary:
Review the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of celebrating birthdays and the joy of sharing this special day with others. Recap the new vocabulary and the song.
VII. Teaching Assessment:
1. Observe the children during the role-play
activity to assess their understanding and usage of the new vocabulary.
2. Conduct a quiz where children have to match the words with the corresponding pictures.
3. Evaluate their performance while singing the "Happy Birthday to You" song, considering their pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.
4. Review their homemade birthday cards to assess their comprehension and application of the learned vocabulary.
This comprehensive lesson plan aims to make learning English fun and engaging for kindergarten children while also fostering a sense of community and celebration in the classroom.。