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Christmas Wrapping: Dramatic Play

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Christmas Wrapping: Dramatic Play
Age Group:
Preschool
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with school-age students.
Objectives:  
  • Student will participate in cooperative play with peers
  • Student will engage in dramatic play materials
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 
Materials: 
  • cookie sheets
  • holiday-themed fabric
  • Velcro
  • Bows
  • Hot glue gun
  • Small magnets
Procedure: 
  1. Prepare for the activity by hot gluing pieces of Velcro onto the fabric as well as magnets onto the bows.
  2. Show students how to wrap the cookie sheets using the fabric, attaching the Velcro strips together. Next, show them that the bows attach to the outside of their “present”.
  3. Encourage students to practice their wrapping skills on their own. 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the student’s writing skills. Did they attempt proper letter formation? What letters did the struggle with? Go back and practice these with the child during small group or one-on-one learning time. 
 
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