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Heart Stamping

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
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: 
  1. Bend the cardboard tube into the shape of a heart. Secure with tape.
  2. Lay out the materials in an appropriate area.
  3. 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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