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Penguin Egg Transfer

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Penguin Egg Transfer

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:  

Child will:

• be introduced to non-fiction text
• develop fine and gross motor skills
• engage in cooperative play with peer

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.6.1

• Materials promote early literacy
  • ​​b) Developmentally appropriate books are available

II.4.4b

• Candidate’s facilitation promotes children’s physical development
  • ​b) Guides the development of children’s fine and gross motor skills

Penguin Egg Transfer

Penguin Egg Transfer

Materials: 

• Non-fiction book or magazine about penguins 
• Plastic Easter egg (a bean bag can be substituted if desired) 

Procedure: 

1. Begin reading the non-fiction penguin text with your students. Explain what the difference is between non-fiction and fiction. See if they can give examples.
2. After reading about how penguins transfer eggs, pair students up and instruct them to practice transferring the plastic eggs themselves. 

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the student’s motor skills. How did they interact with their partner? Record any dialog the student had during the activity. ​ 

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