This activity can be related to the KDI for language, literacy and communications.
During this activity, I would like each child to think about a favorite memory or event that has happened in their lives. I would start by saying " I was thinking about one of my favorite memories this morning. My family had just gone to Disneyworld and I was remembering our trip. It made me smile just thinking about it. Do you have a favorite memory? Something that makes you smile when you remember it? I thought that we could think about our favorite memory and make a picture of it."
Materials needed:
Different colored paper
markers/crayons
paint
Give each child a sheet of paper (let them pick the color). Then have the kids create their favorite memory.
Earlier Ability Middle Ability Later Ability
The children that are more on the These children should be able to add The children at this developmental stage
beginning scale can draw or paint more detail than the earlier children. should add quite a bit of detail as well as
their favorite memory with little They can try and write words to go words. You can help them to elaborate as
details. Encourage them to add as along with their pictures. You can much as they can.
much as they feel that they need. help them sound out words if they
need extra help.
To help move on from this activity, you can have the children put their pictures either in their cubbies or on the drying rack and then line up to wash hands to snack.
Materials needed:
Different colored paper
markers/crayons
paint
Give each child a sheet of paper (let them pick the color). Then have the kids create their favorite memory.
Earlier Ability Middle Ability Later Ability
The children that are more on the These children should be able to add The children at this developmental stage
beginning scale can draw or paint more detail than the earlier children. should add quite a bit of detail as well as
their favorite memory with little They can try and write words to go words. You can help them to elaborate as
details. Encourage them to add as along with their pictures. You can much as they can.
much as they feel that they need. help them sound out words if they
need extra help.
To help move on from this activity, you can have the children put their pictures either in their cubbies or on the drying rack and then line up to wash hands to snack.