Busy Box
Lesson Plan:
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Activity:
Busy Box
Lesson plan developed by Aurora Tollestrup BS Ed.
Age Group:
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.
Objectives:
Children will:
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Busy Box
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II.5.2a
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Materials:
- Small tool box
- assorted items such as bolts, nuts, washers, straws, pebbles, cardboard tubes, styrofoam pieces, rubber bands, bottle caps, paper clips, clothespins, corks, etc.
Procedure:
- Invite children to create anything they would like using the materials in the box.
- Keep the busy box on its own table where children have ample room to create.
- It may be helpful to have books or photos of possible creations or inspirations.
Assessment:
- Assess the children in their problem-solving and adaptations using the provided items.
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