Hammering Pumpkin

Hammering a Pumpkin

Pumpkin Lesson Plans

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Activity:

Hammering a Pumpkin

Age Group:

Toddlers

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.

Hammering Pumpkin

Objectives:

Child will develop fine motor skills
Child will practice hand-eye coordination skills

CDA Competency Standard:

II.4.2a

Activities and materials encourage children of varying abilities to develop their small muscles

a) Individual fine motor skills are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities

Materials:

Golf tees
Child’s hammer
Large pumpkin

Procedure:

Set out materials in an appropriate area.
Show the child how to use the hammer to pound in the gold tees.
Encourage them to try

** Monitor child during the entire activity to ensure that they are using the materials appropriately.

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.

Assessment:

Observe and record the child’s fine motor skills. Were they able to successfully hammer any of the tees? Allow the child to practice several times throughout the week and record any progress.