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Learning Experiences for Kindergartners
Activities from The Giant Encyclopedia of Kindergarten Activities: Over 600 Activities Created by Teachers for Teachers
Part Two
By Kathy Charner
Sandra Gratias, Perkasie, Pa.
Materials: clear plastic #6 deli and bakery containers, scissors, fine-tip permanent markers in assorted colors, hole punch, cookie sheet, oven, spatula, small towel, thin cord, thread or wire
What to do:
1. Cut off the flat bottoms and tops of clear plastic deli and bakery containers. Encourage the children to draw and write on the plastic with markers.
2. With a hole punch, make a hole at the top of each piece.
3. Bake them on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees F for two to three minutes. The plastic will shrink, and the artwork will be miniaturized.
4. Remove from oven (adult only). If necessary, flatten them with a spatula while still warm. Place them on a small towel to cool.
5. Use the pieces for necklace pendants, key chains or sun catchers by attaching thin cord, thread or wire through the hole.
6. If desired, demonstrate how to thread a piece on a cord and string beads on both sides of the piece to make necklaces.
Science and Nature: Talk about how heat changes things. Leave a crayon in the sun to melt. Discuss what happens to a burning candle.
Materials: large box, large paper, 2 bouncing balls, plates, paint
What to do:
1. Put a large piece of paper into the bottom of the box.
2. Have the child dip a ball into the paint. Encourage the child to drop the ball into the box. It bounces and leaves a print each time. Take the ball out and repeat the process.
3. Give each child a turn using another sheet of paper. This makes a really great poster for children to take home.