Tell them you will ask them to name some of the things they see when you return to the classroom. Once returned to the room, ask the children to brainstorm things they saw on the walk. List all responses on chalkboard or chart paper. When everyone has had a chance to contribute to the list, have children classify items as people, plants, animals and other. Tell the children all people, plants, and animals share the same home and the name of the home is Earth.
Birds live on Earth, trees live on Earth.
Allow time for many responses. Firm up the concept that all people, plants, and animals live on Earth through continued questions. Recognize that our world is the planet Earth and that it is shaped like a ball. Allow time for multiple responses. Tell the children to get into a comfortable sitting position.