Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore basic chemistry concepts using stickers.

Materials and Prep

• Stickers of various shapes and colors
• A blank sheet of paper
• A pencil or marker
• No prior knowledge required

Activities

1. Create a Sticker Mosaic

   Take the blank sheet of paper and draw a simple outline of a shape or object using a pencil or marker. Then, use the stickers to fill in the shape, creating a colorful mosaic. Talk about how the stickers stick to the paper and how they can be arranged to create different patterns.

2. Sticker Sorting

   Sort the stickers into different groups based on their shapes or colors. Discuss the different categories and ask questions like "How many red stickers do we have?" or "Which shape has the most stickers?" This activity introduces the concept of classification and counting.

3. Sticker Patterns

   Create simple sticker patterns by arranging the stickers in a sequence. Start with a simple pattern like red, blue, red, blue and ask the student to continue the pattern. Gradually increase the complexity of the patterns as the student becomes more comfortable. This activity helps develop pattern recognition skills.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Stickers are fun little decorations that can stick to paper or other surfaces."
• "We can use stickers to create beautiful mosaics by arranging them in different ways."
• "Let's sort the stickers based on their shapes or colors. This helps us organize things."
• "Patterns are sequences that repeat. We can make patterns using stickers by arranging them in a specific order."
• "Stickers can be used to make our artwork more colorful and interesting."