Activity Instruction Page
Superstar Spotlight
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Movies & Popcorn
- Learning Center: Social Studies & Emotional Dev
Create a display board where stars can be hung for everyone to see.
Cut out stars, when children do something kind or something they can be proud of write it on the star and hang in the classroom.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Construction paper
– Scissors
– Markers
Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Encouraging positive behavior and self-esteem
– Practicing fine motor skills through cutting and writing
– Building a sense of community and teamwork in the classroom
– Recognizing and celebrating achievements and acts of kindness
Teacher Instructions:
1. Cut out star shapes from different colored construction paper.
2. Hang the display board in a visible area of the classroom.
3. Encourage children to do kind acts or show positive behavior throughout the day.
4. When a child does something they can be proud of or a kind act, write it on a star and have the child help you hang it on the display board.
5. Take time each day to review the stars on the board and celebrate the children’s achievements together as a class.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– For children who may have difficulty cutting out stars, pre-cut the shapes for them or provide stencils for tracing.
– Encourage peer-to-peer recognition by allowing children to write on each other’s stars with adult supervision.
– Offer verbal prompts and reminders to help children think of kind acts or achievements they can be proud of.
Assessment Suggestions:
– Observe how children interact with the activity – are they actively seeking out opportunities to do kind acts or show positive behavior?
– See if children are able to communicate effectively about their achievements or the achievements of their peers.
– Monitor fine motor skills during the cutting and writing process to see if children are improving in these areas.
