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(Unit 2) Topic 6: Simple Science

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Lesson Plan: Frozen Jell-O Excavation

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Frozen Jell-O Excavation

Age Group: 
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
Objectives:
  • Children will excavate a small dinosaur from frozen​ Jell-O to develop problem solving skills ​
CDA Competency Standard:  
II.5.2a
Activities and equipment stimulate children’s thinking and problem-solving.
​​a) Activities and equipment provide a variety of opportunities for cognitive development
Materials: 
  • Small plastic dinosaur, animal, or bug
  • Jell-O
  • Small plastic bowl
  • Spoon
  • Shallow cookie sheet or tray
  • Warm water
  • Paint brush
Procedure: 
  1. Prepare the materials a day or two ahead of time by preparing the Jell-O as stated on the box and pouring into the small plastic bowl. Place the small animal in the bowl of Jell-O and freeze at least overnight.
  2. Unmold the frozen Jell-O from the bowl and place it on a shallow cookie sheet or tray along with the spoon, paint brush and a bowl of warm water. Invite the child to excavate the dinosaur from the frozen Jell-O.
Assessment: 
  • Did the child try the different tools when another wasn’t working so well? Did they persevere through the challenges of this activity?
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