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Autumn Tree

Lesson plan developed by Aurora Tollestrup BS Ed.
Activity:  
Autumn Tree
Age Group:
Preschool
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Autumn Tree
Objectives:  
  • Students will experience individually motivated play
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.5.1a
  • Activities encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery.
a)     Activities involve developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences
Materials: 
  • Wire coat hanger
  • Brown paper
  • Table top
  • Artificial leaves, apples, bird’s nests and other items that relate to an autumn tree
  • Other small items to create a small world
Procedure: 
  1. Create an autumn tree small world by wrapping brown paper around a wire coat hanger shaped as a tree and providing a small basket of items for children to place on or around the tree.
  2. Invite students to create a small world scene using the provided materials.
Assessment: 
  • Assess students as they create their autumn scene. Did they use materials that were relevant and fitting for the season of autumn?  
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