Hello and Happy Earth Day!
I've had this blog for awhile, but was unsure of what to do with it. As this semester has progressed, I've amassed quite a collection of preschool teaching supplies and ideas. I don't want to forget them, but seem to be running out of room to store them. So I decided that I will post them here for myself to refer back to, and for anyone else who wants to burrow these ideas!
In honor of Earth Day, my first project reuses paper grocery bags.
Book: Baghead by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Synopsis: A story about a boy who wears a brown paper bag on his head. Throughout the day his friends, teacher, parents, coach and busdriver all tell him he can't do certain activities while wearing the bag such as eat breakfast, play soccer, give a book report, etc. Although everyone is quick to tell him what he can't do, no one asks him why he is wearing the bag. Finally his sister asks, and if you want to know the answer, you'll have to read it!
Presentation: Read this book during morning group. (If you're having trouble getting the class to come to circle, put a bag on your head and they'll undoubtedly be interested!) As you read, ask the children if they think the boy will be able to complete his activities while wearing the bag. When you finish reading, ask the children what activities they might like to try while wearing a bag. You could also set up an obstacle course or other game. Then explain that if they'd like to decorate their own bag, you will have supplies set up in the Art Area.
Supplies:
-One brown paper bag per child (save your own or ask the local grocery store to donate them). It helps to have the eye holes precut as this is a very tricky task for preschool age children.
- Variety of art materials/scraps, for example: tissue paper, pipecleaners, ribbons, fabric scraps, magazines, yarn, construction paper scraps, paint- use your imagination!
- Art tools- paintbrushes, glue, scissors, tape, markers
- Optional: books about Masks from other cultures
Desired Results (CA):
-Measure 10: Taking turns- There are only so many seats at the Art Tabe
-Measure 11: Shared Use of Space &Materials- There are only so many scissors, materials, etc
-Measure 16: Curiosity and Initiative- Children can try out their own activities while wearing their bag creations
-Measure 29: Interest in literacy- Children connect the story's events to their own lives
-Measure 35: Fine Motor Skills- Using scissors, paintbrushes, markers, glue, tape all help children refine muscle coordination in their hands
Creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives:
Social Emotional Development:
7. Respects and cares for classroom environment and materials: Children are given the responsibility of cleaning up their work area and caring for the art tools.
19. Controls small muscles in hands & 21. Uses tools for writing and drawing: The art project may require the use of cutting, gluing, taping, painting or writing skills.
Cognitive Development:
35. Takes on pretend roles and situations & 37. Makes and interprets representations: Children may create whatever they wish with the provided bag. They may choose to represent themselves merely as a child who wears a bag (as the character in the story) or they may elaborate and create a mask/costume.
I've had this blog for awhile, but was unsure of what to do with it. As this semester has progressed, I've amassed quite a collection of preschool teaching supplies and ideas. I don't want to forget them, but seem to be running out of room to store them. So I decided that I will post them here for myself to refer back to, and for anyone else who wants to burrow these ideas!
In honor of Earth Day, my first project reuses paper grocery bags.
Book: Baghead by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Synopsis: A story about a boy who wears a brown paper bag on his head. Throughout the day his friends, teacher, parents, coach and busdriver all tell him he can't do certain activities while wearing the bag such as eat breakfast, play soccer, give a book report, etc. Although everyone is quick to tell him what he can't do, no one asks him why he is wearing the bag. Finally his sister asks, and if you want to know the answer, you'll have to read it!
Presentation: Read this book during morning group. (If you're having trouble getting the class to come to circle, put a bag on your head and they'll undoubtedly be interested!) As you read, ask the children if they think the boy will be able to complete his activities while wearing the bag. When you finish reading, ask the children what activities they might like to try while wearing a bag. You could also set up an obstacle course or other game. Then explain that if they'd like to decorate their own bag, you will have supplies set up in the Art Area.
Supplies:
-One brown paper bag per child (save your own or ask the local grocery store to donate them). It helps to have the eye holes precut as this is a very tricky task for preschool age children.
- Variety of art materials/scraps, for example: tissue paper, pipecleaners, ribbons, fabric scraps, magazines, yarn, construction paper scraps, paint- use your imagination!
- Art tools- paintbrushes, glue, scissors, tape, markers
- Optional: books about Masks from other cultures
Desired Results (CA):
-Measure 10: Taking turns- There are only so many seats at the Art Tabe
-Measure 11: Shared Use of Space &Materials- There are only so many scissors, materials, etc
-Measure 16: Curiosity and Initiative- Children can try out their own activities while wearing their bag creations
-Measure 29: Interest in literacy- Children connect the story's events to their own lives
-Measure 35: Fine Motor Skills- Using scissors, paintbrushes, markers, glue, tape all help children refine muscle coordination in their hands
Creative Curriculum Goals and Objectives:
Social Emotional Development:
7. Respects and cares for classroom environment and materials: Children are given the responsibility of cleaning up their work area and caring for the art tools.
19. Controls small muscles in hands & 21. Uses tools for writing and drawing: The art project may require the use of cutting, gluing, taping, painting or writing skills.
Cognitive Development:
35. Takes on pretend roles and situations & 37. Makes and interprets representations: Children may create whatever they wish with the provided bag. They may choose to represent themselves merely as a child who wears a bag (as the character in the story) or they may elaborate and create a mask/costume.
Curriculum Areas: Creative Art, Language/Literacy, Dramatic Play
Domains of Development: Social Emotional, Cognitive, Creative
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