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Apple Cinnamon Oobleck

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Apple Cinnamon Oobleck

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.

Objectives:  

Children will:

• explore their sense of smell to identify objects.
• develop their sense of touch to describe new textures.

Apple Cinnamon Oobleck

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.4.3a

• Activities and materials encourage children to develop their senses
  • ​​​a) Sight, sound, smell, taste and touch experiences are encouraged through  a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities

Materials: 

• cinnamon
• cornstarch
• water
• red food coloring
• large plastic tub
• Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss

Procedure: 

• Prepare for activity by creating the Oobleck.
  
• Mix equal parts cornstarch and water in a plastic tub.
  
• Add in a few drops of the red food coloring and a small amount of cinnamon.
  
• Begin lesson by reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck with the children.
  
• Stop and predict and summarize with the children from time to time to practice reading skills.
  
• When finished, present the Apple Cinnamon Oobleck to the children.
  
• While they are playing, talk with them about what they are experiencing.
  
• Ask them to describe the scents and textures of the Oobleck.
  
• You can prompt them with questions like:
  • What other things smell like this? 
  • Have you ever felt anything like this before? Tell me about it.
  • What does this smell remind you of?

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children’s reaction to the Oobleck. Be sure to record any ideas or thoughts they had with you or other children about the activity. 

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