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playdough clouds

4/30/2020

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What is our theme? The weather

What is the lesson (overall purpose)? The children will measure ingredients and build fine motor skills playing with playdough and create white clouds with the playdough. 

MA Guidelines/Standards: Math skills, following directions,
Pre- writing skills.

Learning Outcomes: The children made their own playdough.

Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques): See attachment below



Materials: 2 c corn starch
                 1 ¼ c unscented white hand lotion
                 2-3 drops of peppermint extract
                  Measuring cup 
                  Bowl
                  large spoon


Activity (Procedure):1. Put ingredients in a large bowl
                               2. AS you stir the mixture it will form into a ball
                               3. Sprinkle a flat surface with cornstarch 
                             4. Knead the dough until it is firm
                             5. Make clouds with your homemade playdough 



Activity Wrap Up: the children are having fun playing with their homemade playdough 

How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment): Talk about clouds and what part of the water cycle  they pertain to. ( condensation ). Are their different kinds of clouds? 


How can you extend this activity? (Modifications): add food coloring to make a different color playdough

Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions): If your playdough is mushy keep kneading it until it gets firm


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