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Fall Friendship Wreath

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:  ​

Fall Friendship Wreath

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
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Age Group:
​Young Infants

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants, toddlers, or preschoolers.
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Objectives:  
​Children will:

• develop sensory motor skill.
• participate in community building.
• develop early literacy skills.

CDA Competency Standard:

III.9.1a

• The classroom environment provides opportunities for children to practice cooperation
  • a) Materials, equipment and activities provided help children experience working and playing in harmony

Fall Friendship Wreath

Materials: 

• ribbon
• paper
• paint (red, yellow, and orange)
• paper plate
• Fall (Bright Baby Touch and Feel) by Roger Priddy 

Procedure: 

• Begin the activity by finding a comfortable spot to read Fall (Bright Baby Touch and Feel).
  
• As you are reading, encourage the children to touch the different objects and textures on the pages.
  
• Show them how to turn the pages as well.
  
• Be sure to talk about the fall items in the book with the children.
  
• When finished reading you can begin the friendship wreath.
  
• Start by painting the palm of their hand using desired color of paint.
  
• Press it down on the white paper to create a stamp.
  
• Wash the children's hands and allow the stamp to completely dry.
  
• Cut out the middle portion of a paper plate and attach the children’s handprints.
  
• If desired, you can add a bow to the wreath, using the ribbon.
  
• Label each handprint with the children’s name and attach the wreath to the outside of your classroom door for parents to view.

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children’s reaction to the paint. How did they respond to the new texture? How are the child’s early literacy skills developing? Did they attempt to turn the pages of the book on their own? Place these notes in the children’s portfolio.

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by PlayBac (Author)

In delightful full-color photographs, the simple pleasures of the backyard come to life and reveal the ways in which young children engage with their surroundings with an unmatched curiosity and openness.
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I Love Fall!: A Touch-and-Feel Board Book
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