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Mystery Stocking

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Mystery Stocking
Age Group:
Preschool
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with school-age students.
Mystery Stocking
Mystery Stocking
Objectives:  
  • Student will practice predicting
  • Student will practice writing skills
  • Student will develop their sense of touch
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.6.2b
  • Activities promote language development​
b) Activities advance the development of language acquisition and writing skills
Materials: 
  • Large stocking
  • Smaller-sized Christmas item (i.e. bows, candy canes, etc.)
  • Pencils/markers
  • Chart paper
Procedure: 
  1. Place the Christmas item into the stocking.
  2. One-by-one, have students reach into the stocking and make a prediction as to what is it. You will need to explain this new vocabulary word to them.
  3. Write out the student’s prediction onto the chart paper.
  4. Encourage the child to write out the word underneath where you wrote it. Assist the child if needed.
  5. After everyone has had a chance predicting and writing, show your students what is in the stocking.
  6. Continue the conversation with students about whether or not their prediction was correct. 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the student’s writing skills. Did they attempt proper letter formation? What letters did the struggle with? Go back and practice these with the child during small group or one-on-one learning time. 
 
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Pumpkin Pie Playdough
Pumpkin Pie Playdough
Pumpkin Pie Playdough
Supplies:
  • 5 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 cups of salt
  • 8 teaspoons of cream of tartar
  • 3/4 cup oil
  • 1  small container of Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 4 cups of water
  • Optional: red and yellow food coloring (1 part red to 2 parts yellow)
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon or something similar
  • Optional: Fall or Halloween cookie cutters

* This recipe makes a big batch of play-dough! We cut the recipe in half and had plenty
Instructions:
In the large pot add all ingredients and mix together. Cook over medium heat, stir until the mixture no longer has any lumps. Remove the dough from the pot and place on a well-floured surface. Knead the dough out until smooth. The dough can now be played with. When done playing with the dough, store it in an air tight container or sealable freezer bag.