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Sewing Leaves

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Sewing Leaves

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:

• practice fine-motor skills.
• create a unique piece of artwork.

Sewing Leaves

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.4.2a

• Activities and materials encourage children of varying abilities to develop their small muscles​
  
  • a) Individual fine motor skills are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities

Materials: 

• leaves
• colored yarn
• children’s sewing needle

Procedure: 

• If possible take the children outside to choose their leaves to sew.  
  
• Show the children how to thread the needle and sew the leaf.
  
• The children may need assistance threading the needle the first few times.
  
• Encourage the children to try sewing on their own.
  
• While they are working, you can ask them open-ended questions such as:
  • Tell me about your design you are creating on your leaf
  • What do you think about sewing?
• When the children are finished sewing, you can hang their creations around the room.
  
• Doing so will help build confidence and feel pride in their work.

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children’s fine-motor skills during the activity. How well did they control the needle while sewing? Keep the activity available for children to try several times. Make notes each time the child attempts to show growth over time.

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