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Candy Cane Hunt

Christmas Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Candy Cane Hunt

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Age Group:

School-Age

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

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Objectives:  

• Student will walk, run and/or jump in a developmentally appropriate manner
• Student will show good sportsmanship with fellow peer

Candy Cane Hunt

Candy Cane Hunt

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Washington Common Core Standard

Standard: EALR 1: The student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life: Movement, physical fitness, and nutrition.

• Component 1.1: Develops motor skills and movement concepts as developmentally appropriate.
  • 1.1.1 Demonstrates mature form in locomotor skills that contribute to movement proficiency.

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Materials: 

• Candy canes

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Procedure: 

1. Hide candy canes all around an outdoor space
2. Encourage students to find as many as they can​

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Assessment: 

• Observe and record the student’s gross motor skills. Did they walk, run, and/or jump with proficiency? 

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Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt

Supplies:

• Candy Canes
• ​Pieces of paper with clues

Create a list of clues to locate hidden candy canes. Leave a clue with each candy cane that will help the children find the next missing candy cane. To start the game give the children a clue to find the first missing candy cane. When the children finish their scavenger hunt let them enjoy their candy cane.

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