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​Painting Train Tracks

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Painting Train Tracks
Age Group:
Toddlers
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.
Painting Train Tracks
Painting Train Tracks
Objectives:  
  • Child will create a piece of artwork using new tools
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.7.4b
  • Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity
    • b) Facilitates child-directed and process-oriented creative experiences
Materials: 
  • toy train
  • paper
  • paint (edible paint can be used if desired)
Procedure: 
  1. Lay out the materials in an appropriate area
  2. Invite the child to make train tracks with you
  3. Talk with the child during the activity, introducing new vocabulary words and making connections to previously learned information 
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Note:  Please provide appropriate supervision to the children in your care when completing all activities. You will need to decide what types of activities are safe for the children in your care.  Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when providing art and sensory experiences for children.  Toddlers require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow toddlers to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​​​  
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child while creating. How did they go about creating their tracks? What colors did they use? Be sure to take pictures during the activity. 
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