Activity Instruction Page
My Body Outline
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: All About Me
- Learning Center: Physical Development & Health
Split children into pairs or small groups. Each group will need a piece of chalk and space on a sidewalk or large piece of paper and markers. Groups will work to draw an outline around the body of each child in the group. After the outline is done invite each child to fill in their outline. They might like to draw in body parts (like the heart in this image), facial features, hair, or clothing.
While children are engaging in this activity and conversation be sure to visit each group and talk about what they are doing.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– Chalk or markers
– Sidewalk or large piece of paper
Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Cognitive: Children will learn about body parts and their functions.
– Fine motor skills: Children will practice holding and controlling chalk or markers.
– Social-emotional: Children will work together in pairs or small groups, practicing communication and collaboration.
Preschool Teacher Instructions:
1. Split children into pairs or small groups.
2. Provide each group with a piece of chalk and space on a sidewalk or a large piece of paper.
3. Instruct children to draw an outline around the body of each child in the group.
4. Encourage children to fill in their outlines by adding body parts, features, hair, and clothing.
5. Circulate among the groups, engaging in conversation about what they are drawing.
6. Encourage children to talk about body parts, functions, and personal characteristics as they draw.
7. Provide support and guidance as needed, offering suggestions and assistance.
8. Once the outlines are completed, have each child share their artwork with the group.
9. Offer positive feedback and encouragement to each child.
10. Clean up the materials and space after the activity.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– Offer verbal prompts and guidance to children who may need help with drawing body parts.
– Provide extra support for children who may have difficulty working in pairs or small groups.
– Encourage children to use their imagination and creativity when filling in their outlines.
Assessment Suggestions:
– Observe children’s ability to identify and label body parts as they draw.
– Note children’s fine motor skills development as they hold and control the chalk or markers.
– Evaluate children’s social-emotional skills by observing their communication and collaboration within their groups.
