Preschool/KG
From200 Essential Preschool Activities, Julienne M. Olson
What to have -Small wrapped treats -Watercolor paints or markers -Pipe cleaners -Paper coffee filters
What to do SETUP - This is a social activity in which children move around the center or school to make deliveries. - Prepare an art center where children can paint or use markers. CHILDREN’S ACTIONS Have children decorate coffee filters with the paints. Place a small treat in the middle of each filter, and wrap it with the filter. Use a pipe cleaner to tie the filter at the top. Give several of these treats to pairs of children to deliver to other teachers or office staff. Including an adult to travel with each group is a good idea to ensure that children are practicing manners and politely addressing the teachers they are visiting. Children practice going up to classroom doors and knocking. Make sure they wait until someone answers the door before they go in. Ask them to share a special message and their treat with the teacher. This project can be used for “Happy May Day,” “Happy First Day of Spring,” or a spontaneous “Happy Thursday.”
Why WHAT ARE CHILDREN LEARNING ? Children are learning how to approach a door and wait for a response. They are learning how to do something nice for another person and how it feels to share with others.
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By Julienne M. Olson Copyright 2012 Preschool/KG