Paper Airplane
This project needs
little preparation and is a way of attracting a lot of children for work in
receptive language and math skills.
Objectives
Children ages 4 ½-5 years will be able to match corresponding
numeral to number set Cog. IIIC
write numbers 1-5 FM III
and they will be able to count to 5 and remember the amount Cog. IIIC
Children ages 3-4 years will be able to trace numbers FM III
and ages 2 ½-4 will be able to discriminate prepositions ("in",
"on", "under", "off", "above") Lang. IA
Materials
8x11" heavy
paper; felt pens.
Procedures
1. Give each child a
piece of paper with folding outline drawn and a series of dots in number sets.
2. The kids decode the message by counting the dots in the number set and
writing the corresponding numerals next to it.
3. When they are finished with decoding each number set, they can have their
airplanes folded up by the teacher. Some children can help in folding along
lines. Staple or tape the bottom for a sturdier plane.
4. The children can also color the airplanes when they are finished decoding.
5. Younger children can count the dots and trace the numeral. Numerals could be
written on their planes for them to draw in corresponding number sets.
6. For older children, make dot equation (see illustration). They
can fill in numerals and solve equation.
7. Make sure there is a good open space for flying planes as each child
finishes making one. Sometimes challenges can be set up to help develop control
and accuracy in flying the planes. Fly planes to each other, under the board,
through the hoop, over the arm, etc. |