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Mud Kitchen

4/30/2020

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What is our theme? 
Technology (STEM), sensory

What is the lesson (overall purpose)?  
Provide a mud kitchen for your child/children to play and explore using both their senses and a variety of tools. 

MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 1: The child will demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and independence.
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
PreK-LS1-3 (MA). Use their five senses in their exploration and play to gather information.


Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will observe a simple transformation of natural materials. 
  • Students will show initiative, curiosity, creativity and imagination. 
  • Students will engage their senses while they explore natural materials.
  • Students will practice important technology task skills:  scooping, pouring, sorting, rolling, lifting, etc. 
  • Students will participate in dramatic play.


Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Listen to the book read aloud “Mud Pie Annie” by Dana Shafer and Sue Buchanan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N2LahDuNwc

Materials 
  • Something to watch book read aloud
  • Dirt and water! Mix in a bowl. As much or as little as you’d like. Show your kids this process to make mud.

(THE REST ARE OPTIONAL)
  • Pots and pans
(that you don’t mind getting dirty or borrowed for a period of time)
  • Mixing spoons
  • Spatulas
  • whisks
  • Measuring cups
  • Straining tools 
  • bowls/plates
  • Cupcake pan
  • Twigs/sticks
  • grass 
  • acorns
  • pinecones


Activity (Procedure):
Before activity: Set up your “Mud Kitchen” area with chosen materials. 
I recommend a good, safe spot outside that requires easy clean up. 

  • When kitchen is ready, allow your child to listen to the book read aloud, “Mud Pie Annie.” 
  • Tell your child they will be able to make mud pies and other mud food too!
  • Make mud with your child


Activity Wrap Up: 

Ask your child to show you things they made! How did they make it? 

How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
  • Is my child engaged in pretend play?
  • Does my child understand that mud is a mixture of water and dirt?
  • Is my child practicing skills of technology? 


How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Ask your child to help clean up! 
  • Scrape out mud into good spot in garden/yard.
  • Bring tools to the kitchen sink. 
  • Allow them to help you rinse off the dirty tools! 

Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)

Have mud ready for your child if this is easier!

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