Materials List:
– Life-size cutout of a winter sports athlete
– Various building materials such as blocks, cardboard boxes, plastic cups, paper tubes, popsicle sticks, tape, glue, etc.

Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Develop fine motor skills by manipulating and building with different materials.
2. Foster creativity and imagination through designing and constructing a tower.
3. Encourage collaboration and teamwork as children work together to build a tower.

Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Set up the life-size cutout of a winter sports athlete in a clear space where children can easily access the materials.
2. Explain to the children that their challenge is to work together to build a tower as tall as the athlete using the provided materials.
3. Encourage children to brainstorm ideas, plan their design, and work together to construct the tower.
4. Offer support and guidance as needed, but allow children to take the lead in the building process.
5. Encourage children to experiment with different materials, shapes, and structures to make their tower sturdy and tall.
6. Once the towers are completed, have children stand back and admire their creations together.

Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Provide visuals or demonstrations for children who may need extra support understanding the task.
– Offer additional materials or scaffolding for children who need more guidance in building their tower.
– Encourage open-ended exploration and creativity for children who are more advanced in their fine motor skills.

Assessment Suggestion:
– Observe children’s cooperation and teamwork skills as they work together to build the tower.
– Assess children’s fine motor skills as they manipulate and construct with the different materials.
– Encourage children to reflect on their tower-building process and ask questions about their design choices to gauge their critical thinking skills.