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Polar Bear Hands

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Polar Bear Hands
Age Groups:
Young Infants
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants and toddler
Polar Bear Hands
Polar Bear Hands
Objectives:  
  • Child will react to music by moving their arms , legs and/or changing their facial expressions
  • Child will develop sensory motor skill
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.7.2a
  • Developmentally appropriate materials are available
Materials: 
  • blue paper
  • white paint
  • black marke
Procedure: 
1) Find a comfortable spot and sing the following song with the child: 
“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”
(sung to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean)
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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