Five Little Speckled Frogs
Lesson Plan:
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Activity: Five Little Speckled Frogs Nursery Rhyme Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed Age Group: Young Infants * Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants, toddlers or preschoolers. Objectives: Child will:
CDA Competency Standard: II.7.2a
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Five Little Speckled Frogs
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Materials:
- None
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Procedure:
Hold child and “dance” with them while singing:
“Five little speckled frogs Sat on a great big log Eating the most delicious bugs (yum, yum) One jumped into the pool Where it was nice and cool Then there were four speckled frogs.” (Repeat the verse with one fewer frog each time) Assessment:
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Physical Activity for Infants
Physical Activity for Infants
Activity for infants focuses on the development of motor skills. Gross motor skills involve the large muscle groups, such as those in the arms and legs, while fine motor skills involve smaller muscles like those in the hands and fingers. In early infancy, movement is controlled by involuntary reflexes but, as muscles develop, voluntary movements are gained. During this period, key connections are made between the brain and muscles. Early activity serves as the basis for skillful movement for activities such as sports, dance, and exercise in later childhood and adulthood. Early motor skill confidence and competence and enjoyment of physical activity may also contribute to later participation in physical activity.
Infant teachers can help infants to develop the skills needed to be physically active. Providing a stimulating environment that encourages the infant to move and explore affects the rate of motor skill development. Similarly, the way an infant is held; how much time he spends in infant equipment such as infant seats, swings, and walkers; the amount of time an infant spends on their stomach during play; and the toys he plays with can all affect motor skill development.
Infant teachers can help infants to develop the skills needed to be physically active. Providing a stimulating environment that encourages the infant to move and explore affects the rate of motor skill development. Similarly, the way an infant is held; how much time he spends in infant equipment such as infant seats, swings, and walkers; the amount of time an infant spends on their stomach during play; and the toys he plays with can all affect motor skill development.