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Frozen Jell-O Excavation

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Lesson plan developed by Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed

Activity:  
Frozen Jell-O Excavation

Age Group:
  • Toddler
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Jell-O Excavation

Objectives:  
Children will:
  • excavate a small dinosaur from frozen.
  • ​develop problem solving skills.

CDA Competency Standard:
II.5.2a
  • Activities and equipment stimulate children’s thinking and problem-solving.
a) Activities and equipment provide a variety of opportunities for cognitive development

Materials: 
  • Jell-o
  • small dinosaur toys
  • bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • spoon
  • paintbrush

Procedure: 
  • Prepare the materials a day or two ahead of time by preparing the Jell-O as stated on the box and pouring into the small plastic bowl.
  • Place the small animal in the bowl of Jell-O and freeze at least overnight.
  • Unmold the frozen Jell-O from the bowl and place it on a shallow cookie sheet or tray along with the spoon, paint brush and a bowl of warm water. Invite the toddler to excavate the dinosaur from the frozen Jell-O.

Assessment: 
  • Did the children try the different tools when another wasn’t working so well? Did they persevere through the challenges of this activity?

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