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(Unit 2) Topic 8: Promoting Early Literacy

3 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Lesson Plan: The Giving Tree

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The Giving Tree

Age Group: ​
  • Toddler
  • Preschool
Objectives:
  • Students will use paint to create a representation of an important character from The Giving Tree book.
  • Students will practice proper handwashing techniques with teacher assistance.
CDA Competency Standard:  
II.7.4a
Candidate promotes individual expression and creativity.
A) Encourages creative self-expression in children’s activities

I.2.3a
Candidate encourages children to practice healthy habits.
A) Ensures that children wash hands properly, with assistance when needed
Materials: 
  • Brown paper bag
  • Red paint
  • Green “tree top” shape cutout
  • Black marker
Anticipatory Set:
​Read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein to students.  Explain that the tree loved the little boy just like their parents or guardians love them, too.
Procedure: 
  1. Glue the “tree top” cutouts to the bottom flap of a brown paper bag.
  2. Invite toddlers to create their own Giving Trees with your assistance.
  3. Toddlers can dip their fingertips into red paint and press the fingertips onto the green “tree top” cutout to resemble apples from the Giving Tree.
  4. After painting, wash hands with the child and explain the process of proper hand washing. 
  5. The teacher can take the black marker and draw a heart on the “trunk” of the tree with the child’s name plus the name of someone they love (mom, dad, etc.).
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child’s creative process. Did they follow the instructions to dip only their fingertips in the paint? Were they interested in the process?
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CDA (Unit 2) Topic 8: The Giving Tree * Check for Understanding * Toddler Page 25

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   The child is encouraged to create their own piece of artwork, engaging in process, rather than product. The tree may not look “picture perfect”, and that is quite all right.



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