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Coffee Filter Jellyfish

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:
Coffee Filter Jellyfish
Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Age Group:
Toddlers
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.
Objectives:  
Children will:
  • create a unique piece of artwork.
  • practice fine motor skills by manipulating a marker.
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.7.4a
  • Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity
    • ​​​a) Encourages creative self-expression in children’s activities
Coffee Filter Jellyfish
Coffee Filter Jellyfish
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Materials: 
  • coffee filters
  • markers
  • glue
  • streamers
  • tissue
  • spray bottle
  • water
Procedure: 
  • Invite the children to draw on coffee filters with markers (each jellyfish requires 2 filters).
  • When the children are finished, have them help you spray the filters with water using the spray bottle.
  • When dry, place a few tissues in the center of one of the filters (this will create volume) and glue the other filter on top.
  • Glue streamers onto the bottom to act as the tentacles.
  • Allow to dry and hang from the ceiling to display their art and create an underwater classroom. 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the children as they are creating. How are their fine motor skills developing? Were they able to control the marker? How did they react to their finished artwork that was displayed? 
Note: Please provide appropriate supervision to the children in your care when completing all activities. You will need to decide what types of activities are safe for the children in your care. Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when providing art and sensory experiences for children. Toddlers require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow toddlers to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​​​
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Keeping Art Safe for Toddlers

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Toddlers naturally like to explore and get into things. Keeping them occupied with art activities lets them explore in a more controlled setting and provides valuable parent-child interaction time. Many of the art supplies designed for older children are not safe for toddlers. Since many toddlers still like to explore the world through their mouth, edible and natural materials can be safer, but make sure he doesn't try to eat any supplies that present choking hazards. Always supervise toddlers during art activities, but let them explore and create their own masterpieces. The end result is not as important as the process of creative exploration and sensory awareness.
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