Activity Instruction Page
Witches Hat Ring Toss
- Activity Type: Hands-On Activity
- Theme: Halloween, Season: Fall
- Learning Center: Physical Development & Health
The Preschool Witches Hat Ring Toss is a fun and engaging activity that promotes gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. By tossing glow in the dark bracelets onto witches hats, children will have a blast while developing important physical skills.
Materials & Direction
Materials List:
– 4 witches hats
– Glow in the dark bracelets or pool rings
– Open space for playing
Preschool Learning Objectives:
– Develop gross motor skills by throwing the bracelets onto the witches hats
– Improve hand-eye coordination by aiming the bracelets at the targets
– Enhance social skills through turn-taking and cheering for peers
– Encourage problem-solving skills by adjusting throwing techniques to improve accuracy
Teacher Instructions:
1. Set up the witches hats at a distance from where the children will be tossing the bracelets.
2. Explain the rules of the game to the children, emphasizing the importance of taking turns and cheering for each other.
3. Demonstrate how to throw the bracelets onto the witches hats and encourage the children to try it themselves.
4. Provide guidance and support as needed, especially for children who may be struggling with aiming or tossing the bracelets.
5. Encourage children to experiment with different throwing techniques and distances to improve their accuracy.
6. Keep the game fun and engaging by praising the children’s efforts and celebrating their successes.
7. Monitor the children as they play, offering assistance and encouragement as needed.
8. After the activity, have a brief discussion with the children about their experience and ask them what they learned from playing the game.
Teacher Tips for Differentiated Instruction:
– For children who may have difficulty aiming, provide additional support and guidance to help them improve their tossing skills.
– Offer different sizes or types of bracelets or rings to accommodate children with varying levels of dexterity and coordination.
– Adjust the distance between the witches hats and the throwing line based on the children’s age and skill level to make the game more challenging or easier.
-During the lesson use the word “cone” when describing the witches hat to weave in a geometry lesson
Assessment Suggestions:
– Observe how well each child is able to aim and toss the bracelets onto the witches hats.
– Note if any child is struggling with gross motor skills or hand-eye coordination during the activity.
– Encourage children to reflect on their own performance and ask them to suggest ways they could improve their throwing technique.
