- Introduce and practice basic vocabulary from a fall-themed story.
- Support comprehension and active use of new words through movement, play, and visual aids.
Age: 4–6 years
Duration: 30–40 minutes
Level: Beginner (A1)
“Helpful tip: Introduce and practice the emotion vocabulary (sad, happy, loved, special) before the lesson on ‘The Story of Pumpkin Pumpky’.” You can check the Activity plan "Pumpkin Pumpky Emotions" HERE.
Warm-Up (5–10 min) – “Hello, Autumn!”
Objectives: greet, move, repeat simple vocabulary
Materials: flashcards: big, small, sad, happy, loved, special
Activities:Greet children with a smile and short phrases:
“Hello! How are you today?”
Revise vocabulary: sad, happy, loved, special
TPR (Total Physical Response): Teacher says and shows, students repeat and act.
- big / small (show size)
- happy / sad (make faces)
- loved, special
1. Introduction – Presenting the words (5–10 min)
Objective: Introduce new vocabulary with visual support.
Materials: flashcards or illustrations (girl, pumpkin, wind, field, children, window).
Activities: The teacher shows each flashcard and says the word clearly:
👉 “girl”
👉 “pumpkin”
👉 “wind”
👉 “field”
👉 “children”
👉 “window”
The teacher adds a gesture or movement for each word (e.g., blowing for “wind,” pointing for “window”).
📌 Language: “Repeat after me.” “Say, girl.” “Good job!”
2. Recognition game – Touch and Show (5–10 min)
Objective: Strengthen word-picture connection.
Materials: flashcards placed on the wall or floor.
Activities: The teacher says a word, and the children run and touch the correct picture.
👉 “Touch the pumpkin!”
👉 “Show me the window!”
In the second round, children can say the word when they touch it.📌 Language: “Touch the …” “Show me …” “What is this?”
3. Story connection – Words in context (10 min)
Objective: Connect vocabulary with simple sentences and meaning.
Materials: illustrations for the story "The Story of Pumpkin Pumpky", level 1, and flashcards.
Activities:
The teacher tells a simple version of the story and shows the flashcards when the words are mentioned. Children point to or hold up the correct flashcard when they hear the word.📌 Language: “Who can see the girl?” “Point to the pumpkin.”
4. Worksheet activity (10–15 min)
Objective: Connect written words with corresponding pictures to reinforce vocabulary recognition and comprehension.Materials: Worksheet “Match the Word with the Picture”,
Activities:
The teacher reads the words and gives clear instructions: “Draw a line to match the word with the correct picture.”
5. Movement game – Listen and Move (5–10 min)
Objective: Comprehend and react physically to the vocabulary.
Materials: flashcards placed around the classroom.
Activities:
The teacher says a word, and the children move to the correct flashcard and act out a movement:
👉 “Run to the pumpkin!”
👉 “Fly like the wind!”
👉 “Wave to the girl!”Variation: children say the words themselves.
📌 Language: “Go to the …” “Fly like the wind.” “Very good!”
6. Closing circle – Review & mini quiz (5 min)
Objective: Review vocabulary and check understanding.
Materials: flashcards, a soft ball.
Activities:
Children sit in a circle.The teacher shows a picture or tosses the ball and asks:
👉 “What is this?”
👉 “Say the word.”
Children respond: “pumpkin,” “girl,” “wind”…
📌 Language: “What is it?” “It’s a pumpkin.”
Learning objectives:
- Recognize and name 6 basic English words.
- Develop word-picture connections through play and movement.
- Actively use new vocabulary in context.
- Learn through story, art, and movement-based activities.
✨ Recommended materials:
- Flashcards (girl, pumpkin, wind, field, children, window)
- Crayons, paper, markers
- Word labels
- Softball
- Illustrations for the "Story of Pumpkin Pumpky"
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