Session 31

	Session 31
Session Title	Word Explorers – Build Your Own Dictionary
Objective	To introduce the concept of a dictionary in a child-friendly way. To help children collect, understand, and use new words meaningfully. To boost vocabulary, sentence formation, and creativity.
Topics/Concept	Basic vocabulary development Word meaning and sentence building Personalized mini-dictionary creation
Material Required	Flashcards or labeled objects/pictures (e.g., cat, sun, kite, apple, drum) A4 sheets or small notebooks for each child (dictionary) Crayons, sketch pens, stickers for decorating Word examples for teacher: Jump – To hop up Giggle – A small laugh Kite – A flying toy on a string Sun – The bright light in the sky
Methodology	Play-based learning using movement, drawing, and storytelling Hands-on vocabulary building and sentence making Encouragement through sharing and praise

Session Plan 90 Min

Intro Activity

1. Introduction: Welcome to the World of Words! (15 minutes)

Objective:

Introduce the idea of a dictionary and build interest in vocabulary.

Steps:

Ask:

“What’s the most exciting or funny word you know?”

Explain simply:

“A dictionary is a book that tells us the meanings of words—like a word treasure box!”

Show examples with gestures:

Jump – hop up and down

Clap – show the action

Laugh – make a giggle sound

Use props (e.g., a toy kite) when possible

Main Topic/ Activity

2. Activity: Word Scavenger Hunt (20 minutes)

Objective:

Help children discover new words around them.

Steps:

Place labeled objects or flashcards around the room (e.g., ball, sun, fan, drum).

Say:

“Let’s go on a word hunt! Find a word and bring it back.”

When they return, ask them to:

Say the word

Use it in a sentence (help them if needed)

e.g., “The ball is round.” / “I play with a drum.”

3. Activity: Create Your Mini Dictionary (30 minutes)

Objective:

Encourage children to record new vocabulary in their own creative dictionary.

Steps:

Give each child 3–5 blank pages or a small notebook.

Ask them to decorate the cover with their name and colors.

Inside the dictionary:

Write 5–10 words they found.

For each word:

Write the word (e.g., Sun)

Write the meaning (with teacher’s help)

Draw a small picture (e.g., bright yellow circle for sun)

Write one sentence:

“The sun is bright.”

Encourage them:

“Make your dictionary colorful with stickers or doodles!”

Objective:

Build confidence and joy in vocabulary usage.

Steps:

Invite each child to show one or two entries from their dictionary.

Applaud each effort:

“What a great sentence!”

“Beautiful drawing! Everyone, clap!”

Expected Learning Outcomes

Children will learn and retain 5–10 new words.
They will understand how to use words in simple sentences.
Their creativity and confidence will grow as they build their own illustrated mini-dictionaries.

Session 31

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