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Pumpkin Bowling

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:
Pumpkin Bowling
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:  
Children will:
  • develop the gross motor skill of underhand throwing.
  • participate in cooperative play with other children.
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.4.1a
  • Activities, materials and equipment encourage children of varying abilities to develop their large muscles
    • ​a) Gross motor skills are encouraged through developmentally appropriate materials, equipment and indoor/outdoor activities​​
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Pumpkin Bowling
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Materials: 
  • 6 rolls of toilet paper
  • small pumpkin
  • black marker
  • duct tape
Procedure: 
  • Prepare for the activity by creating the “pins.” 
  • Use the black marker to create faces on the rolls of toilet paper.
  • Try to make them as ghost-like as possible. 
  • Show the children how to roll using an underhand throw.
  • You may want to practice using a ball first. 
  • Set up the ghost pins on top of each other. 
  • Create a line that is an appropriate distance away from the pins 
  • Tell the children that they should only throw behind that line
  • Allow the children to take turns bowling
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the children’s gross motor skills. Were they able to underhand throw the pumpkin? Give the children many opportunities throughout the week to practice this skill. Document any change or growth. 
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Pumpkin Pie Playdough

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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
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Pumpkin Pie Playdough
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.
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