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Heart Stamping

Winter Lesson Plans

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Activity:

Heart Stamping

Age Group:

Toddlers

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.

Heart Stamping

Objectives:

Child will develop fine motor skills
Child will participate in an open-ended art activity

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:

Cardboard toilet paper roll (paper towel rolls work as well)
Paint (edible paint can be used)
Paper
Tape

Procedure:

Bend the cardboard tube into the shape of a heart. Secure with tape.
Lay out the materials in an appropriate area.
Encourage child to explore the materials and create a piece of artwork

Assessment:

Observe and record the child during the activity. How did they hold and use the tube as a tool? Were they able to use it as a stamp on the paper? How did they react?

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