Day Care Observation Video #2

Circle Time Activities at Little People's Landing

Introduction to the Lesson

• The session begins in a one to two-year-old classroom, focusing on engaging children through various activities.

• Planned activities include reading a book, singing songs, and fine motor skill exercises involving paper ripping and gluing.

Singing Songs

• The group starts with a familiar song, "The Wheels on the Bus," encouraging participation from all children.

• Children enthusiastically join in singing different verses of the song, showcasing their engagement and enjoyment.

Storytime: Biscuit Visits the Pumpkin Patch

• A story titled "Biscuit Goes to the Pumpkin Patch" is read aloud, featuring interactive questions about characters and objects in illustrations.

• Children are prompted to identify pumpkins and other elements within the story, fostering comprehension skills.

Movement Activity: Head Shoulders Knees and Toes

• After storytime, children participate in a physical activity by singing "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes," promoting movement and coordination.

• This activity helps them shake out excess energy before transitioning to art projects.

Art Project: Paper Ripping and Gluing

Setting Up for Art

• The instructor organizes materials for an art project where children will rip paper and glue it onto larger sheets.

• Clear instructions are given on how to use glue effectively while ensuring safety during the activity.

Engaging with Materials

• Children are encouraged to rip pieces of colored paper as part of their fine motor skill development; they show excitement while participating.

• As they work with glue, kids express creativity by choosing colors for their artwork based on personal preference.

Collaborative Efforts

• Throughout the project, there is an emphasis on teamwork as children help each other with gluing tasks while sharing materials like colored paper scraps.

• The instructor facilitates interactions among peers, enhancing social skills alongside artistic expression.

Transitioning Activities

Moving On from Art Projects

• Once most children finish their art projects quickly, there's a smooth transition into drawing activities that allow further exploration of creativity through coloring.

Encouraging Language Skills

• During coloring time, instructors prompt children to name colors and engage them in conversation about their artwork to enhance language development skills.