3.1 Toys

Life skills

Grade 1

Fun time

Module 4

Toys

Draw three of your favourite toys

Paste examples of toys that one finds in a shop on this page. mark those which you like best.

Does your toy cost much money or a little money?

Circle the right word.

The bear costs a little / much money

The doll costs a little / much money

The train costs a little / much money

Colour the toys that cost the same, red.

Let us take a look at all the old toys on the shelf.

Which toys do you like best?

Draw a picture of any of the old toys.

My puppet:

• Draw a face for your puppet.
• Use different shapes, like a triangle, circle and square.

Assessment

Memorandum:

Toys may be exhibited in class.

Make sure that you have enough magazines available in class.

ENRICHMENT:

• Show the learners the video of Toy Story. Let them draw their favourite character.
• Discuss the characteristics of the character (friendly, inconsiderate, caring, etc.)
• Visit a toy shop.
• Compare the prices of the different toys.
• Arrange a fashion show with Barbie or other toys.
• Allow the learners to dress in the clothes of different characters, e.g. Superman, Cowboy, etc.
• Arrange a toy car race – work in groups.
• Organise a series of game stations, e.g. top throwing, rope skipping, hop scotch, etc. Learners move on in a circuit, getting the opportunity to play each of the games for a specific time.
• Group games, e.g. drop-the-handkerchief (Afr. vroteier), blind-man’s buff, cat and mouse, etc.
• Make a puppet and have your own puppet theatre.