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Loofa Lilies

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Loofa Lilies
Age Group:
Toddler
Loofa Lilies
Loofa Lilies
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with  preschoolers.
Objectives:  
Child will:
  • to increase sensory motor skills
  • increase creative development
  • interact with a new tool to express their artistic abilities
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.7.1a
  • Activities and materials encourage children to express themselves through the visual arts
a) Art materials and activities are available for children daily
Online Early Childhood Courses
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Using the Arts as a Teaching Tool $10.50
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Stages of Cognitive Development in Toddlers $10.50
Materials: 
  • Two loofas
  • green paint
  • glue
  • thick white paper
Procedure: 
Prep child for painting. Introduce paint and loofa to child. Encourage them to create artwork on the white paper. Allow the painting to dry. When finished, cut the paper into the shape of a lily pad and attach additional clean loofa with glue (this will act as the flower as well as explain what tool the child used). 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child’s reaction to the new loofa tool.
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Importance of Art for Infants and Toddlers

Art for children is more about the process of creating than the product that develops (Jalongo & Isenberg, 1997). Most infants who make marks on paper are simply exploring what happens when the marker or other writing instrument touches the paper. They are not really interested in creating something specific on the paper. 

As infants grow into toddlers, they learn how to better control a marker, crayon, paintbrush, or other art tools. Over time, their scribbles will begin to have more of a shape rather than being haphazard marks on the paper. However, this does not mean that a child should only participate in drawing activities. Children should be given a variety of art experiences.