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!” 

 

 4. Activity: Share Your Word Creations! (15 minutes) 

 

 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.