Why not bring some of that sand home from the beach to make your own sand dough!?
Our Lessons For the Week!
What is our theme? Sand Dough
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To strengthen fine motor skills and to experience different textures.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PreK-PS1-4 (MA). Recognize through investigation that physical objects and materials can change under different circumstances.
PreK-PS1-2 (MA). Investigate natural and human-made objects to describe, compare, sort and classify objects based on observable physical characteristics, uses, and whether something is manufactured or occurs in nature.
SEL12: The child will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate the results of his/her actions and decisions.
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
Learning Outcomes:
This activity is great for developing the muscles in your hands that will later help with writing.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/LoHgl9vH5Vo - If You Ever Want To Bring a Piano to the Beach Don't! Read aloud by Ms. Julia
Materials:
Whisk the top set of ingredients together in a large boil. Add the boiling water and mix well with a wooden spoon. When cool enough to do so, dump the dough out onto the counter and give it a good knead. Let it cool completely (this will get rid of any residual stickiness) and then play!
Activity Wrap Up:
When you are done with your playdough place it in an airtight container for later use.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Finding shells and rocks at the beach as well as beads and other things from your home to use in your playdough. You can make prints with these items in the dough.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Let it cool completely (this will get rid of any residual stickiness).
Our Lessons For the Week!
What is our theme? Sand Dough
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To strengthen fine motor skills and to experience different textures.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
PreK-PS1-4 (MA). Recognize through investigation that physical objects and materials can change under different circumstances.
PreK-PS1-2 (MA). Investigate natural and human-made objects to describe, compare, sort and classify objects based on observable physical characteristics, uses, and whether something is manufactured or occurs in nature.
SEL12: The child will demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate the results of his/her actions and decisions.
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
Learning Outcomes:
This activity is great for developing the muscles in your hands that will later help with writing.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/LoHgl9vH5Vo - If You Ever Want To Bring a Piano to the Beach Don't! Read aloud by Ms. Julia
Materials:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of fine beach sand {not craft sand}
- 1/4 cup of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of glycerine
- 3/4 cup of boiling water
- Shells and rocks found at the beach
Whisk the top set of ingredients together in a large boil. Add the boiling water and mix well with a wooden spoon. When cool enough to do so, dump the dough out onto the counter and give it a good knead. Let it cool completely (this will get rid of any residual stickiness) and then play!
Activity Wrap Up:
When you are done with your playdough place it in an airtight container for later use.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- ask reflective questions as children are engaged in activities, such as “What happened when ___? What did you think would happen?”
- help children connect their plans with implementation (e.g., “You planned to ___, how did it work out?”).
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Finding shells and rocks at the beach as well as beads and other things from your home to use in your playdough. You can make prints with these items in the dough.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Let it cool completely (this will get rid of any residual stickiness).
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