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Straw Stamped Shamrocks 

Lesson plan developed by ​Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed.
Activity:  
Straw Stamped Shamrocks 
Age Group:
Toddler
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with preschooler.
Straw Stamped Shamrocks
Straw Stamped Shamrocks
Objectives:  
  • Child will develop fine motor skills
  • Child will participate in an art activity using new materials  
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.7.1a 
  • Activities and materials encourage children to express themselves through the visual arts
    • a) Art materials and activities are available for children daily   
Materials: 
Procedure: 
  1. Place the paper, paint and straws in an appropriate area.
  2. Invite the toddler to create with you
  3. After the child is done, allow the paint to dry.
  4. Use a shamrock template as a stencil by tracing around it with a pen or a pencil.
  5. Cut out the shamrocks and display them around your classroom for parents and guests to see  
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child’s fine motor skills. Did they control the straw and use it as a stamp?  Be sure to take pictures of the activity to place with the finished piece.  
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