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Snowman Footprints

Christmas Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Snowman Footprints

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Age Groups:

Mobile Infants

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

Snowman Footprints

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Objectives:  

• Child will practice pre-literacy skills such as page turning
• Child will develop vocabulary

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CDA Competency Standard:   

II.6.2a

• Activities promote language development​

a) Children are red to every day

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Materials: 

• That's Not My Snowman... by Fiona Watt
• Paint
• markers
• Scissors
• Black marker

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Procedure: 

1. Begin the lesson by finding a comfortable spot to read That’s Not My Snowman… with the child. Show them how to hold the book upright and turn the pages. Encourage them to try it on their own.
2. Create the snowman footprints by painting the child’s foot with white paint. Press it down onto paper and allow it to dry.
3. Use the markers to draw arms, a hat, buttons, and a face.  
4. Display the snowman around your classroom or send home for parents to enjoy. 

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Assessment: 

• Observe and record the child’s reaction to the song. Did they move their body? Did their facial expressions change? ​

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