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Thankful Tree Finger Painting

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Thankful Tree Finger Painting

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:

• interact and explore a new material (paint).
• express themselves by creating a unique piece of artwork.
• develop sensory motor skills.

Thanksgiving Thankful Tree Finger Painting

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.4b

• Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity
  • ​​​b) Facilitates child-directed and process-oriented creative experiences

Materials: 

• any bare tree template
• yogurt
• food coloring 

Procedure: 

• Print out a picture of a bare tree.
• Make the edible paints by combining yogurt and food coloring.
• Place the materials in an appropriate area for creating.
• Encourage the children to finger paint.
• Allow the painting to dry and display in the classroom.

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children’s reaction to the paint. How did they respond? Did they use their whole hand to paint or did they use their fingertips? Be sure to take pictures during the activity to share with families. 

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