Masking Tape Mummies P

Lesson Plan:

Activity:

Masking Tape Mummies

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.

Objectives:

Children will:

practice the fine motor skill of cutting.
express themselves by creating a unique piece of artwork.
tell about their artwork.

CDA Competency Standard:

II.7.4a

Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity
- a) Encourages creative self-expression in children’s activities

Masking Tape Mummies

Materials:

black paper
masking tape
child-safe scissors
chalk
gingerbread man cutout

Procedure:

Print off a template of a gingerbread man.
Cut it out and trace it onto the black paper with the chalk.
Encourage the children to “dress” the mummy using the masking tape.
Have the children cut out their mummy, following the line that was drawn with the chalk.

Assessment:

Observe and record the children’s fine motor skills. How are their scissor skills developing? How well were they able to control the scissors? Did they create smooth or jagged cuts? Decorate your classroom for Halloween using the finished mummies.

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Marshmallow Mummy and Ghost

Reading options:

Goodnight Goon: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex – A wonderfully illustrated book about a goon that ties to run amok and prevent rest when a little werewolf tries to settle down for the night.
The Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody by Michael Rex – This book has great illustrations that help tell the story of a little mummy changing forms to run away from his mother.

Supplies:

marshmallows
glue
paper with outline of mummy and/or ghost
optional: google eyes

Instructions:
Glue marshmallows onto the mummy to create the wrap on the mummy. Glue marshmallows along the outline of the ghost. Add google eyes.