Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will create a colorful pompom Christmas tree using glue and precut tree shapes. This activity will help develop fine motor skills, creativity, and an understanding of holiday themes.

Materials and Prep

• Precut Christmas tree shapes (made from green construction paper)
• Colorful pompoms (various sizes)
• Glue (preferably a child-safe glue stick or liquid glue)
• Paper towels or a smock (to protect clothes)

Before the lesson, prepare a clean workspace and ensure all materials are within reach. Explain to the student that they will be decorating a Christmas tree with colorful pompoms!

Activities

• Pompom Sorting:

  Start by sorting the pompoms by color or size. This will help the student recognize different colors and improve their sorting skills.

• Tree Decoration:

  Guide the student in applying glue to the tree shape and sticking the pompoms onto the tree. Encourage them to use different colors and patterns!

• Story Time:

  Read a short Christmas story or sing a holiday song while decorating. This will make the activity more festive and enjoyable.

• Show and Tell:

  Once the tree is decorated, let the student share their creation. Ask them to describe their favorite pompom or color used.

Talking Points

• "Look at all these colorful pompoms! What colors do you see?"
• "Can you help me glue these pompoms onto our Christmas tree? Let's make it beautiful!"
• "What shape is our tree? Yes, it's a triangle! Good job!"
• "What is your favorite part of decorating the tree? I love how colorful it looks!"