ECD 56 Summer 2024 Activity Treasure Chest by Kristina

EXAMPLE Preschool Activity Post

KAdams1224 — 2023-02-19 00:31:08 UTC

Exploring with All Senses

What a powerful activity! Teacher P brought some fresh herbs to circle time. As she passed them around, she asked “Would you like to tell me what you’re feeling?” One child said “It smells like the food truck (he was smelling fresh rosemary). Another child said “It feels soft like chicle” (she was holding fresh mint). Lots of conversation about smells, tastes, and feelings that they actually felt, and were “evoked” from a memory of the smell. She then placed the herbs beautifully in glass jars on tables with mortars & pestles, small bowls, scissors (all kinds including adaptive scissors), and white playdough. The children were engaged for over 30 minutes talking, tasting, feeling, smelling and listening to the quiet classical music playing in the background. DRDP Measures I saw addressed: ATL-REG 1,4,6,7 SED 4,5 LLD 1,2,3 ELD 1,2 COG 1,2,8,9,10,11 PD-HLTH 1,4 and HHS 1,2,3,5 Here are the DRDP Measures at a Glance for Reference

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KAdams1224 — 2023-02-19 00:32:51 UTC

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EXAMPLE Infant Activity Post

2023-06-27 06:32:48 UTC

Want a fun, easy and cheap activity that helps baby build fine-motor skills? If so, try the Whisk & Sponge Sensory Activity! First, you'll need a silicone whisk and 2-3 soft, rectangular sponges (no brillo or scrub sponges) in various colors. Cut the sponges into smaller rectangles (no smaller than 1"x3") and thread them through the rounded tines. Place the sponge-threaded whisk down on a flat surface and wait for baby to explore it. Baby may grab onto, bite/gnaw, shake or even throw the whisk. Baby might also grab, bite/gnaw, pull/tug on the sponges threaded through the tines. When baby is ready, he/she may even attempt to remove and re-insert the sponges into the whisk! DRDP measures addressed: ATL-REG 4; SED 5; COG 1, 8, 9; PD HLTH 1, 3, 4.

Pouring Station

2024-06-24 22:17:55 UTC

Busy Toddler Pouring Station! Grab a large plastic tub, different sized pouring containers, some water (colored water works too) and let the fun begin! Fill the some of the containers with different amounts of water and leave some containers empty. Place all the containers inside the storage tub. Toddlers use the containers to pour water from one container to the next. Spills will happen, but that's what the larger storage tub is for and it's part of the process! This sensory activity will promote hand-eye coordination, teach the concept of cause and effect as well as develop capacity math skills. DRDP measures addressed: ALT-REG 4; LLD 3; COG 1,2; PD-HLTH 1, 2, 3,4

Group 3: Krista K. Ruben A. Jade D. Kylie S. Anjana M. Sand Construction Site

rubenau423 — 2024-06-25 03:13:20 UTC

Excavator/discovery activity

Using a sandbox/sand table add in dirt/sand

If desired add water for different textures, sensory options

Add in things into the box such as dinosaurs, things to be discovered

Afterwards they can wash off the toys/excavators

Each student can be responsible for cleaning 1 excavator or toy at a water bucket/table

Students will take turns if there are not enough space for all students to participate through timers and lines

DRDP Measures addressed: COG 8,9,11 ATL REG 1, 4,6,7 SED 5,

Breakout Room 2 Pom Pom Sorting GP, NS, SM, RC,SS, LWW

2024-06-25 03:18:01 UTC

What an interactive activity! The teacher gave the student multiple pom poms of varying colors, with correlating container colors, and tweezers. The teacher gave the student the bowl of pom poms and asked them "What do you notice about these pom poms?" The student might share observations like "They are fuzzy," "There's blue ones, I like the color blue!" "They are so soft!"... From here, the teacher can prompt the student to use the tweezers (after reviewing the safety) to count/classify the pom poms however they would like. The student may play with the poms or start to classify them by color, etc... After 5-1- minutes, the teacher will ask "Can you show me what you did with your poms?" The student can share varying answers of what they did or what they made. The activity can be adapted to students fine motor needs by changing the tool. For example, the tweezers can be exchanged for a spoon. The DRDP measures addressed: COG2, PD-HLTH4, and LLD4.

Sensory Fabric Peekaboo Board By C.G., M.C., M.G. , J. M., N.C., V.H. (Group 1)

2024-06-25 03:18:28 UTC

Materials used: baby wipe cover, baby wipe lid, variety of fabric pieces, cardboard 5x5, glue, & tape.

Build a fabric sensory texture board using the following materials: various types of fabric, cardboard, and baby wipe lids to create sensory fabric peek a boo game. Model opening and closing the lids and allow the baby to feel each cloth square one at a time. Then allow the baby to explore by utilizing the open close lids to play peek a boo and explore the fabric. While the baby is exploring, use language to describe different colors and textures.

DRDP; ATL: #2 #4, SED: #5, LLD: #2, COG: #1 #2 #8 #9, PD/HLTH: #1 #4

For group MR, AL, AT, ME, SS, RG Group 5

2024-06-25 03:23:36 UTC

This activity would need pigs, cocoa powder, water, soapy water. This hits the DRDP topics of curiosity in learning, cause and effect, fine motor manipulation, personal care: hygiene.

For Group MR, AL, AT, ME, SS, RG Group 5

2024-06-25 03:30:22 UTC

Materials needed: sponges and water. DRDP concepts: Fine motor skills, Self regulation, imitation, perceptual motor skills

Group 3 Sensory Colored Rice Krista K. Ruben A. Jade D. Kylie S. Anjana M.

rubenau423 — 2024-06-25 03:30:39 UTC

Colored rice sensory bin, simply mix rice with 2 tbs of vinegar and desired food coloring of your choice/multiple colors, per 5 lb bag of rice. Let it dry for 24 hours and then feel free to add more items such as pasta/manipulatives inside. Hide toys/interesting items inside the rice, as well as some sand toys like sifters and shovels and let the baby explore.

DRDP Measures Addressed

ATL-REG 2,3,4,7 PD-Hlth 4 COG 8

Breakout Room 4- Exploring Sounds: S.H, P.F, N.L, L.D, S.C

2024-06-25 03:37:39 UTC

Pick an instrument to model and allow your child to grasp and explore an instrument with sound, rhythm, motion and texture. They learn to hear and distinguish sounds as well as practice hand-eye coordination.

This music activity applies in two ways. One, you can play a musical instrument for your baby like a presentation. Play them a piano, flute, violin, guitar or whatever instrument you like, as long as it’s not too loud.

The other part is to let the child play with different instruments or their musical toys. Something like a shaker or a rattle will help the child develop their creativity as well as their fine and gross motor skills. Expose them to different sounds, different types of music and instruments so they can learn what they like and appreciate music.

DRDP- PD-HLTH 1, 3, 4; ATL- REG 4: SED 1 Identity to self and others; CDG 9 and 11

Breakout Room 2 GP, NS, SM, RC,SS, LWW DIY Sensory Bags

2024-06-25 03:40:38 UTC

DIY Sensory Bags! This activity will help engage your infant during tummy time! Ahead of time, the teacher will need to prep with the following materials: zip lock bags, water, baby oil, pasta, slime, sand, shaving cream, varying soft materials, and painter's tape. These materials can be interchanged for similar object ( ex. hair gel instead of water, etc...) The teacher will fill up each bag 3/4 of the way with water/baby oil and then add varying materials. Then seal and tape the bag to the floor to ensure no leaks. Allow the child time to explore the various bags. The DRDP measures addressed: SED3, PDHLTH1 & 4, COG8, LLD1, and ATLREG2.

Re-post -Pouring Station CG, MC, MG, NC, VH, JM Group 1

2024-06-25 03:45:04 UTC

Breakout Room 4- Pattern Matching: S.H,P.F, L.D, N.L, S.C

2024-06-25 03:58:56 UTC

Teacher will prepare several patterns using colorful circles.

Students will identify and match the corresponding patterns using a plastic ball and a muffin tin.

ATL-REG 1,4; COG 1, 2, 3, 9; PD-HLTH 1, 4

Ashley Popli - Sorting Colors Using Beads & Pipe Cleaners

2024-06-30 05:02:49 UTC

This is a cheap and easy way to help toddlers learn about colors and sorting while also providing a fun way to work on their fine motor skills. To set up this activity you will need a tray, piece of foam, various colored pipe cleaners, and colored beads. Place the foam on the tray. Cut each of the pipe cleaners to about 6 inches long and poke each of them into the top of the foam so they are sticking straight up. Put the colored beads into the empty space on the tray. Add one bead to each colored pipe cleaner so toddler can see how the beads can be placed on them. Toddler will then be able to explore the activity. Toddler may or may not sort the beads by color onto the pipe cleaners. Even if toddler is not sorting, if he/she will still get valuable practice with their pincer grip while picking up beads and placing them on a pipe cleaner. DRDP measures addressed: ALT-REG 4; COG 1, 2, 9; PD-HLTH 1, 4

Ashley Popli - Infant Painting Activity

2024-07-01 04:17:29 UTC

Looking for a fun way for your baby to explore colors in an interactive way? Want a beautiful keepsake in the form of your infant's first painting? If so, this infant painting activity is perfect. You will need a canvas or thick cardstock, various colored paints, and cling wrap. First, you will add dots of different colored paint to your canvas or cardstock. These dots should be spread out across the entire surface of the canvas or cardstock. Then, you will completely cover the canvas or cardstock with paint with a piece of cling wrap. Now that the activity is set up, allow your infant to touch, hit, rub, and interact with the covered canvas or cardstock. When your infant is done, the paint will have spread, mixed, and covered the canvas or cardstock creating a one of a kind keepsake. DRDP measures addressed: ALT-REG 1, 4; COG 1, 8, 9; PD-HLTH 3, 4.

Grey P, Lauren W, Sharlene S, Nancy C, & Anjana M - Freeze Dancing

2024-07-09 03:21:25 UTC

A teacher will designate an open space for students to freely dance and move their bodies. Teacher provides one student an instrument example drum. Student with the instrument will play a tune of their choice while the rest of the students dance, when the student stops playing the rest of the students freeze.

DRDP; PD-HLTH2, VPA4, VPA2

Melissa C. Jade D. Sona S. Ruben A. Maria Estrada Outdoor Obstacle Course

rubenau423 — 2024-07-09 03:21:50 UTC

A simple obstacle course made with whatever tools you may have on hand. Using simple objects like hula hoops and safety cones, you can create a variety of interesting obstacle courses that are sure to engage your students to get into physical activities. Other items that may be used are tiny flags, disks, balance beams, or chairs. The obstacle courses are easy to rearrange so each time it can be different so students can experience something new. If you are more confident in your ability to set up, you may add new dimensions such as height or crawling if the layout allows for it. You can also implement rules such as having to do bunny hops or count each hula hoop as they go through to add to the activity.

Some DRDPs that are addressed:

PD-HLTH 1,2,3,4,5 HSS 2,5 COG 1,8,9,11 ATL-REG 4, SED 2

Grey P, Lauren W, Sharlene S, Nancy C, & Anjana M -Hopscotch

2024-07-09 03:22:52 UTC

At the recess area there is a designated area for hopscotch play, students will underhand throw bean bag on any number. Taking turns student will hop across avoiding the square with the bean bag on it then turn around and hop back to take the bean bag to give to another student. This process can repeat.

DRDP: PD-HLTH2, PD-HLTH3

Adriana, Marisol, Callista, Krista, and Susan - Chalk Play

2024-07-09 03:28:32 UTC

This outdoor activity involves students drawing out various lines. Students then follow the direction they drew. This activity can have music, rhythms, and drama (EX. walk like a duck).

PD-HLTH 1,2,3,5,9

VPA- 2,3, and 4

Foam Blocks - Nadia Lopez, Patricia Fisico, Nicole Sittre, Alexandra Lee, Sandra Cararsco

2024-07-09 03:28:56 UTC

DRDP for Preschool- age Children:

SED 4;PD-HLTH 3;LLD 1;ATL-Reg 7;LLS 2

LLD2;PD-HLTH 9; SED 4;COG 1,7;COG 5

Students work together to build their own obstacles and/or activities using large blue foam blocks. The play is child-directed and open-ended, which encourages self-expression and joyful play.

Obstacle Course- Melissa Chavarin, Jade Duong, Sona Shah, Ruben Au, Maria Estrada

2024-07-09 03:30:45 UTC

A course made out of painters tape. Cars and blocks can be used to make it more engaging. Wooden blocks can be used for tunnels and bridges.

Cognition, Including Math and Science COG 1 Spatial Relationships 16 2 Classifcation 17 3 Number Sense of Quantity, Physical Development 1,2,3 & 4. HSS2, SED-2, SED-4, SED-5, COG9, COG11, PD-HLTH1, PD-HLTH2, PD-HLTH3, HSS2, Cause and effect, Inquiry through observation and investigation

Mimi Romero, Sherlita Montgomery, Kylie Sehrt, Vanessa Hernandez, Rachelle Carrillo. Rock, Paper Scissors Hula Hoop

2024-07-09 03:32:03 UTC

Split the group into two teams. Team 1 and team 2 line up at opposing ends of the hula hoops/circles. On "Go!" the first person of each team starts hopping, both feet together, from one hula hoop/circle to the next until they meet each other. When they meet, they play the game of rock paper scissors until someone wins

Mimi Romero, Sherlita Montgomery, Kylie Sehrt, Vanessa Hernandez, Rachelle Carrillo. Parachute

2024-07-09 03:36:16 UTC

Parachute Play Games are fantastic preschool games that contribute to a wide range of skills: Spatial Awareness: Understanding space by moving around and under the parachute helps develop this sense. Motor Skills: Games require lifting, shaking, running, which boost gross motor skills.

A course made out of painters tape. Cars and blocks can me use to make it more engaging. Wooden blocks can be used for tunnels and bridges.

2024-07-09 03:38:32 UTC

A course made out of painters tape. Cars and blocks can me use to make it more engaging. Wooden blocks can be used for tunnels and bridges.

Cognition, Including Math and Science COG 1 Spatial Relationships 16 2 Classifcation 17 3 Number Sense of Quantity

2024-07-09 03:39:46 UTC

Cognition, Including Math and Science COG 1 Spatial Relationships 16 2 Classifcation 17 3 Number Sense of Quantity

Watercolor Mixing Station Ashley Popli, Cathy Gobel, Becky Glock, Jordan Murayama, LaShari Davis

2024-07-09 03:40:19 UTC

Watercolor Mixing Station for inside gross motor and fine motor play. Providing various sized containers with pouring spouts your students can mix colors with water to create new colors. The open/close feature on the spout allows for fine motor practice. In addition, students work on gross motor skills by pouring, stirring and mixing colors. DRDPs Cognition #5, #8 PD/HLTH #2, #3, #4

Adriana, Marisol, Callista, Krista, and Susan- Balloon Play

2024-07-09 03:46:49 UTC

Blow up enough balloons for each of your learners (blow up extra balloons). Have them put a balloon between their knees and walk like a penguin or they can toss the balloon and catch it. The goal is to not let the balloon drop to the floor. They can also balance the balloon on a body part to get from one end of the room to another. ATL-REG 6,7 PD-HLTH 1,2,3,5,9

Hula Hoop Relay - LaShari Davis, Cathy Gobel, Becky Glock, Jordan Murayama, Ashley Popli

2024-07-09 03:48:06 UTC

One student from each team goes at a time. I tell my students 1 person from your team on the playing board at a time. Students must jump into each hoop to move across the board. Their goal is to make it to another teams cone in order to earn one of their tokens to take back to their team’s bucket. As the student is jumping, they can come head to head with another student. These 2 students then play Rock, Paper, Scissors (RPS). The winner of RPS gets to keep jumping The student that loses then steps out of the hoop and runs back to their team. As soon as a student steps out of a hoop (off the playing board) the next person on their team can begin. The same happens if a student makes it to another teams cone; that student steps out of the hoop (which allows their next teammate to begin) they then can get a token and run it back to their team’s bucket. ALT Reg 5, ALT Reg 6, PD-HLTH 1, 2, 9

Tape Activity- Nadia Lopez, Patricia Fisico, Sandra Carrasco, Nicole Sittre, Alexandra Lee

2024-07-09 03:48:17 UTC

DRDP- Preschool-age:

PD HLTH 1;COG 1;ATL-REG 7;ALT-REG 1;COG 5

Teachers (and students!) can use tape to make a course in the classroom (straight lines, zig zags, etc.). Students can walk, march, and hop along the line, which encourages gross motor skills, spatial relationships and coordination.