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Apple Boats

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Apple Boats
Age Group:
Toddlers
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.
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Apple Boats
Objectives:  
  • Child will develop sensory motor skill
  • Child will practice new vocabulary words that relate to the activity
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.6.5a
Candidate promotes children’s vocabulary development
o   a) Intentionally provides opportunities for children to learn new words
Materials: 
  • Apples (sliced in half)
  • wooden skewer
  • foam sheets
Procedure: 
  • Cut the skewers into approximately 4 inch long pieces
  • Cut the foam sheets into small squares
  • Make 2 small holes in the foam piece and insert the skewer
  • Press the skewer into the apple 
  • Place your apple boats in the plastic bin with water
  • As students play with their boats, introduce new vocabulary words such as “water”, “boat”, or “sail” and practice them with the children

**Always supervise young children closely around water.
Assessment: 
Take anecdotal notes on what the child said during the activity. Did they attempt to repeat any of the new vocabulary words that you introduced? If so, which words and how many attempts did they make? Be sure to take pictures during the activity to place in the child’s portfolio along with your notes. 
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