Alma Vargas

Child Development 143: Math and Science for Young Children

Curriculum Plan

Topic/Title of Lesson: Oatmeal Play Clay Focused Domain: Fine Motor
Age Group: Preschool

Goal: Children will learn ways in using fine motor and sensory development

Objective: Children will create play clay by mixing the ingredients themselves.

Procedure: Combine flour with water and oatmeal together
Mix until mixture is smooth. If the dough is sticky, add more flour. Remove
Oatmeal play clay from bowl and place it on a floured surface knead dough for
3 -4 minutes. After used store in an airtight container.

Advanced Preparation: Make sure you have all the materials


List Materials: cup of flour, cup of water, 1 cup of oatmeal

Developmental Benefits: Social, physical (fine motor), language,
creativity, and emotional

Future Plans: Add food coloring and see the change of color or have
the children sculpt something.

Student Name: Alma Vargas