Lesson 137: Objects around us and their uses

Objective

I can name objects around me and tell what they are used for. I can say simple materials like wood, plastic, and metal and give a short reason why an object is useful.

Materials

• A few real objects (for example: cup, spoon, book, toy car, pencil)
• Pictures of everyday objects at home and school
• Simple labels or sticky notes (optional)
• Pencil and notebook or scrap paper

Mini-lesson — Objects around us and their uses

Guided Practice — Look around and name uses

You will look around your room or classroom and notice objects. Use simple words to say what each object is and what it is used for.

1. Pick a place: With an adult, choose a safe place to look around (a table, a shelf, or part of the room).
2. Point and name: Point to one object at a time and name it: "chair", "cup", "book", "toy car".
3. Say the use: For each object, say a simple use, like "I sit on the chair" or "I drink from the cup".
4. Notice materials: Touch gently if it is safe and ask, "Is it wood, plastic, metal, glass, or paper?"
5. Draw two objects: On your paper, draw two favourite objects and write one word under each, such as "chair" and "ball".
6. Use the tracing pad: Choose words like chair, cup, spoon, or toy from the dropdown and trace them slowly. Say the word as you write.
7. Finish with a sentence: Write one sentence such as "A spoon is for eating" or "A book is for reading".

Tracing Pad

Lines Primary lines Baseline only Grid Blank Trace (none) chair table cup glass spoon pencil book toy ball wood plastic metal

Pen Clear

Tip: As you trace the words, talk about one object you use every day and why it is helpful.

Practice 1 — Sort objects by use

Sort objects into groups by what they are used for.

1. Draw four boxes on your paper and label them: "for sitting", "for eating", "for drinking", and "for writing".
2. Think of objects you know. For example: chair, sofa, stool, spoon, fork, cup, glass, pencil, pen.
3. Write or draw each object in the box that matches its main use (for example, "chair" in "for sitting", "cup" in "for drinking").
4. Check with an adult: Do any objects fit in two boxes? Talk about why (for example, a mug can be for drinking and for holding pens).

Practice 2 — Objects and materials

Think about what materials objects are made from.

• Draw a table with two columns. Label the first column "Object" and the second column "Made from".
• In the Object column, write or draw five objects, for example: chair, cup, spoon, book, toy car.
• In the Made from column, write a simple material for each object, such as wood, plastic, metal, glass, paper.
• Circle one object and say a sentence such as, "This chair is made of wood so it is strong for sitting".

Practice 3 — My useful object

Choose one favourite object and explain why it is useful to you.

1. Choose an object you really like, such as a ball, book, toy car, or special cup.
2. Draw your object carefully. Add small details so someone else can tell what it is.
3. Under your picture, write one or two sentences, such as: "My ball is for playing football" or "My book is for reading stories".
4. Tell someone about your picture. Explain what your object is made from and why it is useful to you.

Quick Check — Objects around us and their uses

Answer each question about objects, their uses, and simple materials.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)