Do you like to turn an old box into a fun new activity!? Well if you do all you will need is a large box and your imagination!
Our Lessons For the Week! “Fun With Recycling”
What is our theme? “Not A Box”
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To use your imagination. To take what you have learned from the “Not A Box” book and apply it to your own play.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL3: The child will be able to maintain focus and attention, and persist in efforts to complete a task.
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
Learning Outcomes:
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/YnyNzJ8_rgQ - Not A Box read aloud by Ms. Amanda
Materials
A large box
Coloring utensils
Activity (Procedure):
Use a large box.
You can decorate the box with different coloring utensils
You can cut out doors or windows.
Activity Wrap Up:
Use this large box for pretend play. You can incorporate toys and other things in your play.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
How are they able to describe what they are pretending their box is? What types of descriptive words are they using?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can add pillows and blankets and make the box a place to have quiet time.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don't have a box you can use a laundry basket.
Our Lessons For the Week! “Fun With Recycling”
What is our theme? “Not A Box”
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To use your imagination. To take what you have learned from the “Not A Box” book and apply it to your own play.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL3: The child will be able to maintain focus and attention, and persist in efforts to complete a task.
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
Learning Outcomes:
- provide opportunities for children to explain their thinking and receive feedback about how they reached a decision or created an object or project.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/YnyNzJ8_rgQ - Not A Box read aloud by Ms. Amanda
Materials
A large box
Coloring utensils
Activity (Procedure):
Use a large box.
You can decorate the box with different coloring utensils
You can cut out doors or windows.
Activity Wrap Up:
Use this large box for pretend play. You can incorporate toys and other things in your play.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
How are they able to describe what they are pretending their box is? What types of descriptive words are they using?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
You can add pillows and blankets and make the box a place to have quiet time.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don't have a box you can use a laundry basket.