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Polar Bear Hands

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:  ​Polar Bear Hands
Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Young Infants

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants or toddlers.

Objectives:  

Child will:

• react to music by moving their arms , legs and/or changing their facial expressions
• develop sensory motor skill

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.2a

• Activities and materials encourage children to dance, move and develop their musical abilities
  • a) Music and dance/movement materials and activities are available for children daily
    

Polar Bear Hands

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Materials: 

• blue paper
• white paint
• black marke

Procedure: 

1) Find a comfortable spot and sing the following song with the child: 

(sung to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean)

​“The polar bear lives in Alaska,
He never gets cold in a storm,
He swims in cold icy water,
His heavy coat keeps him warm.
Warm, warm, warm, warm,
His heavy coat keeps him warm.
Warm, warm, warm, warm,
His heavy coat keeps him warm”

2)  When finished, create the memory craft by painting the child’s hand with the white paint. Press it down on the paper and allow to dry.
3)  Add a bear face to the thumb of the print. Add paws on the other four legs. 

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the child’s reaction to the song. Did they move their arm or legs? Did they change their facial expressions? Did they make any vocalizations? Place this information along with the memory craft in the child’s portfolio.​

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