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Candy Cane Hunt

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Candy Cane Hunt

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

School-Age

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

Objectives:  

Children will:

• walk, run and/or jump in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• show good sportsmanship with other children.

Candy Cane Hunt

Candy Cane Hunt

Washington Common Core Standard

EALR 1

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.

Materials: 

• candy canes

Procedure: 

• Hide candy canes all around an outdoor space.
• Encourage the children to find as many as they can.

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children’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.