Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to engage in physical activity while using Playdoh, promoting fine motor skills and creativity.
Materials and Prep
Materials: Playdoh
Prep: None
Activities
1. Playdoh Sculpting: Encourage the student to sculpt different shapes and objects using Playdoh. This will help improve fine motor skills and creativity.
2. Playdoh Obstacle Course: Create a small obstacle course using Playdoh for the student to navigate through, promoting physical activity and coordination.
3. Playdoh Freeze Dance: Play music and have the student dance around. When the music stops, they have to freeze and mold their Playdoh into a new shape until the music starts again.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to have so much fun playing with Playdoh and making different shapes and objects!"
- "Let's see who can make the tallest tower out of Playdoh. It's like building a big castle!"
- "Now, let's pretend we are walking on a path made of Playdoh. Can you jump over the Playdoh mountains?"