Apple Stamping

Lesson Plan:

Activity:

Apple Stamping

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Toddlers

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

Objectives:

Children will:

create a piece of artwork using the stamping technique.
practice proper hand washing procedures.

CDA Competency Standard:

II.7.4b

Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity
- b) Facilitates child-directed and process-oriented creative experiences

I.2.3a

Candidate encourages children to practice healthy habits
- a) Ensures that children wash hands properly, with assistance when needed

Apple Stamping

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Materials:

apples (cut in half)
paint
paper

Procedure:

Prepare for activity by setting out materials in an appropriate area.
Invite children to create with you.
Show them how to stamp using the apple and paint.
Allow children to try stamping on their own.
When finished, wash hands with the children.
Be sure to talk with them about the correct sequence of washing as you are assisting them as well as the purpose of doing so.

Assessment:

Observe and record children as they are creating. How did they do with the stamping technique? How did they react to the steps of hand washing?

Note: Please provide appropriate supervision to the children in your care when completing all activities. You will need to decide what types of activities are safe for the children in your care. Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when providing art and sensory experiences for children. Toddlers require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow toddlers to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard.

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