Activity Instruction Page
Decorate for Easter
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Easter, Season: Spring
- Learning Center: Dramatic Play Center
Invite your students to decorate their space for Easter.
Paper egg shapes and markers paired with string and clothespins allow for children to make their own decorations while also supporting creativity and fine motor skills.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Paper egg shapes
– Markers
– String
– Clothespins
Preschool Learning Objectives:
1. Develop fine motor skills through coloring, cutting, and hanging decorations.
2. Foster creativity and self-expression through the decoration process.
3. Promote social skills through sharing materials and collaborating on decorating the space.
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Set up a decorating station with the materials listed above for the children to use.
2. Demonstrate how to color or decorate the paper egg shapes with the markers.
3. Show the children how to attach the string to the paper eggs using the clothespins.
4. Encourage the children to hang their decorated eggs around the classroom or designated area.
5. Provide praise and positive reinforcement for their creativity and efforts.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Offer assistance to children who may need help with cutting or tying the string.
– Provide different sizes and shapes of paper eggs to cater to varying skill levels.
– Encourage collaboration among the children by having them work together to decorate a shared space.
Assessment Suggestions:
– Observe each child’s fine motor skills as they color, cut, and hang the decorations.
– Notice the creativity and level of detail in each child’s decorated eggs.
– Evaluate how well the children are able to work together and share materials during the decorating activity.
