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Tape Resistant Snowflakes

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Tape Resistant Snowflakes

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Mobile Infants

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with toddlers or preschoolers.

Objectives:  

Children will:

• increase sensory motor skill.
• create a unique piece of artwork.

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.4a

• Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity
  • ​​​a) Encourages creative self-expression in children’s activities

Tape Resist Snowflakes

Materials: 

• poster board
• yogurt
• blue food coloring
• tape

Procedure: 

• Prepare for activity by putting tape on poster board in snowflake patterns.
  
• You can create edible paint for the children to use in this activity by adding a few drops of food coloring to plain yogurt.
  
• Display the board and paints to the children and invite them to finger paint with you.
  

**If appropriate, the children can practice fine motor skills by using a brush during this activity.

• Allow their work to dry.
  
• Remove the tape to reveal snowflakes. 

Assessment: 

• Observe and record children’s actions during the activity. How did the child react to the new material/texture? You may want to take pictures and put them along with anecdotal notes inside the children’s portfolio. 

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