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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Student-Led Learning
Student-Led Lesson Plans

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Autumn Tree
Age Group: Preschool
Objectives:
  • Students will experience individually motivated play
CDA Competency Standard
II.5.1a
Activities encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery.

a)     Activities involve developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences
Picture
Autumn Tree
Materials:  
  • Wire coat hanger or pipe cleaners
  • Brown paper
  • Table top
  • Artificial leaves, apples, bird’s nests and other items that relate to an autumn tree
  • Other small items to create a small world
Procedure: 
  1. Create an autumn tree small world by wrapping brown paper around a wire coat hanger shaped as a tree and providing a small basket of items for children to place on or around the tree.
  2. Invite students to create a small world scene using the provided materials.
Assessment:  

Assess students as they create their autumn scene. Did they use materials that were relevant and fitting for the season of autumn? 
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    Autumn Tree Worksheet

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