Seed Sorting
Lesson Plan:
Activity:
Seed Sorting
Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Age Group:
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.
Objectives:
Children will:
II.4.2a
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Materials:
Procedure:
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Assessment:
- Take anecdotal notes during the activity. Record how the children manipulates the tweezers and sorts the seeds. How are their fine-motor skills developing? Did they place the seeds in the correct area?
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Encouraging Natural Curiosity
As a preschool educator, you can expand kids’ science learning and lead them toward discovery by encouraging their natural curiosity; noticing what they are doing during play with water, shadow, or sand; and asking the right questions.
You can get involved by asking children openended questions: “Tell me what you are working on now.” “What do you notice about how it’s moving?” “What else have you seen other kids try?” Writing down their thoughts and ideas is a good way to document their growth in STEM curriculum to share with their parents.
You can get involved by asking children openended questions: “Tell me what you are working on now.” “What do you notice about how it’s moving?” “What else have you seen other kids try?” Writing down their thoughts and ideas is a good way to document their growth in STEM curriculum to share with their parents.