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Flower Footprints

Spring Lesson Plans

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Activity:

Flower Footprints

Age Group:

Mobile Infants

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with young infants and toddlers.

Flower Footprints

Objectives:

Child will engage in pre-literacy skills
Child will develop sensory motor skill

CDA Competency Standard:

II.6.1b

Materials promote early literacy
- b) Developmentally appropriate books are available

Materials:

In My Flower by Sara Gillingham
Paint
Paper
paintbrushes

Procedure:

Begin by finding a comfortable spot to read In My Flower with the child. As you are reading, show the child how to hold the book and turn the pages.
When you are finished, create the flower feet memory craft by painting the upper half of their foot. Press it down on the paper, leaving a stamp.
Paint in the bottom half of the flower and stem. Allow to dry.
Keep the book available for them to read again for the next week or so.

Assessment:

Observe and record the child’s pre-literacy skills. Were they engaged in the story with you? Did they return to the book on their own and attempt to turn the pages?

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