The lesson "Canning Vegetables" (Консервируем овощи) for the 1st junior group (children aged 2–3) is designed as an engaging, hands-on activity where kids learn about harvesting and food preparation. Story: The Little Gardeners and the Magic Jars
Foster a sense of helpfulness and interest in adult work. Materials Needed: Paper cutouts in the shape of glass jars. Gouache paint (red, green, and sometimes orange). Brushes, cotton swabs, or finger paints. Vegetable models (dummies) for visual reference. Step-by-Step Procedure Gouache paint (red, green, and sometimes orange)
To introduce children to the process of preserving vegetables for winter and to practice identifying colors and shapes. Key Tasks: Step-by-Step Procedure To introduce children to the process
The children became little chefs. They each took a paper cutout shaped like a jar and used their fingers and brushes to "fill" them. Some chose bright red paint to make round tomatoes, and others used green for crunchy cucumbers. By the end of the day, the classroom was filled with rows of beautiful, colorful "canned" vegetables, ready for the winter feast! Lesson Summary (Konspekt) Identify and name vegetables (tomato
Below is a structured outline of the lesson as typically found in educational materials like MAAM.ru and Infourok .
Identify and name vegetables (tomato, cucumber, carrot).
Practice drawing basic shapes (circles and ovals) and develop fine motor skills.