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​Shamrock Footprints

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Shamrock Footprints

Lesson plan developed by ​Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed.

Age Group:

Mobile Infants

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with toddler.

Objectives:  

Child will:

• develop sensory motor skills
• practice pre-literacy skills

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.6.1b

• Materials promote early literacy
  • b) Developmentally appropriate books are available 

​Shamrock Footprints

Materials: 

• ​​St Patrick's Day by Roger Priddy
• Thick paper
• Green paint  

Procedure: 

1. Find a comfortable spot to read with the child. As you are reading, be sure to give the child plenty of time to touch the different textures of the book.
2. Create the memory craft by painting the child’s foot green and stamping it onto the paper in the shape of a shamrock.
3. Make the book available to the child throughout the week and revisit it with them if they show interest.  

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the child’s pre-literacy skills. Were they engaged in the story? Did they attempt to turn the pages on their own?   

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