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(Unit 6) Topic 2: Student-Led Learning

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Lesson Plan Example: Light Box

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Light Box

Please provide appropriate supervision to the children in your care when completing all activities. You will need to decide what types of activities are safe for the children in your care.  Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when providing activities to young children. *Note: Consider items carefully as some may present a choking hazard for some students; be sure to select appropriate materials for your group of children.  Always supervise young children closely. ​

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Age Group: ​ 

• Toddler
• Preschool

Objectives:

• Students will explore the light box with ordinary materials in a new way

CDA Competency Standard:   
II.5.1a
Activities encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery.
a)     Activities involve developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences 

Light Box Play

Materials:  

• Clear plastic storage bin
• A string of clear or white Christmas lights
• Assorted materials such as feathers, straws, colorful sand, beads, foam shapes and more .  

Procedure: 

• Invite students to play with the light table in a darkened corner or area of the classroom. Encourage the exploration and discovery of items in a new way.   

Assessment:  

• Assess students as they explore and discover the objects on the light box. What were their observations? Did they learn something new? Were they able to use ordinary materials in a new and interesting way?  

Extension:  

• Place relevant items that coincide with current topics of study along with the light box for extended play.

CDA (Unit 6) Topic 2: Light Box *  Check for Understanding * Toddler Page 22

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