What is our theme?
Mixing colors with skittles
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To learn about mixing colors but also for them to learn about patterns.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
SEL8: The child will engage socially, and build relationships with other children and with adults.
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
APL4: The child will demonstrate creativity in thinking and use of materials.
Learning Outcomes:
To be able to do patterns
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Book: MIXED A colorful story By: Arree Chung https://youtu.be/SIbGioTNs4M
Materials:
Activity (Procedure):
Have your child place the skittles onto a white container or plate and put them in a pattern.
Carefully pour water into the container or plate, Just enough water to cover the bottom. If the skittles move, just push them back into place quickly. Do not leave any gaps in between the skittles.
Watch what happens..
Activity Wrap Up:
Ask your child, What are other ways you can make a pattern?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Is your child able to put them in a pattern?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications) You can try it with other different candies but still using patterns
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don’t have a white plate or container, you can use a glass plate.
Mixing colors with skittles
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To learn about mixing colors but also for them to learn about patterns.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
SEL8: The child will engage socially, and build relationships with other children and with adults.
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
APL4: The child will demonstrate creativity in thinking and use of materials.
Learning Outcomes:
To be able to do patterns
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
Book: MIXED A colorful story By: Arree Chung https://youtu.be/SIbGioTNs4M
Materials:
- A bag of skittles
- water
- A white plate or container
Activity (Procedure):
Have your child place the skittles onto a white container or plate and put them in a pattern.
Carefully pour water into the container or plate, Just enough water to cover the bottom. If the skittles move, just push them back into place quickly. Do not leave any gaps in between the skittles.
Watch what happens..
Activity Wrap Up:
Ask your child, What are other ways you can make a pattern?
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
Is your child able to put them in a pattern?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications) You can try it with other different candies but still using patterns
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If you don’t have a white plate or container, you can use a glass plate.
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