9)-Originating Idea: NatureThis lesson plan is designed for older toddlers

Materials: glue, tree bark, leaves, grass, rocks, dirt, paper, small tree branches Curriculum Content: Creative arts: Group participation, exploring art materials Beginning: Opening Statement: We are going to add some new materials to the art area for you to use today! What will children do?: Recognize different materials (this bark came from a tree!), glue materials together or to paper, touch and feel materials How will you scaffold their learning:? Include more recognizable materials; have child explore the outdoors for similar materials, add other fastening items to the table such a staplers and paper clips End: Warning and transition into next part of routine: I like some of the things you have made/found today! Can we hang some of these up on the bulleting board? Follow-up ideas: -tree/leaf rubbings