Digging for Friends

Materials

digital, 35mm, or Polaroid camera

card stock in various colors

child-safe scissors

glue sticks

clear adhesive paper or laminator (adult only)

4 small plastic shovels

4 small plastic buckets

1 small round child's wading pool or sand table

Instructions

1. Invite the children to lay their coats or jackets on the floor.
2. Prop up the armholes of each child's coat.
3. Each child stands at the top of her coat (near the collar), squats down,
and puts her hands and arms into the inside armholes.
4. She stands up and raises her arms over her head and pushes her arms
into the sleeves. The coat will slide right on.
5. You might want to pair up the children so they can help each other.

Elevate your lesson planning: Download this easy activity today!

Make the most of your instructional time with this fun and adaptable activity. Crafted from our experts in early childhood theory and best practice, this downloadable resource offers play-based activities that will help your students reach learning objectives.