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Car Wash Pretend Play

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Car Wash Pretend Play

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Preschool

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

Objectives:  

Children will:

• engage in dramatic play materials.
• participate in cooperative play with other children.

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.3a

• Activities and materials encourage children to develop their imaginations
  • a) Dramatic play materials and activities are available for children daily 

Car Wash Pretend Play

Materials: 

• bucket
• water
• soap
• towel
• loofa or sponge
• large play car

Procedure: 

• Set up all of the materials outside
• Invite the children to play “car wash”

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children as they engage in dramatic play. How did they interact with other children? What materials did they use? How did they use them? Be sure to record and dialog they have during the activity. 

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