Project Foam Turkeys
Description: Children built a turkey out of cut out foam pieces.
Author: Liza
Grade Level or Targeted Age Range: Preschool to Early Childhood
Historical Art Examples or References: N/A
Vocabulary: Waddle, feathers, beak
Materials: foam, scissors, glue, paper
Anticipatory Set: Discussion on Turkeys and how they are important at Thanksgiving.
Demo/Directions:
- Had a bag of cut out foam pieces
- Give each child all the pieces of a turkey: Body, feathers, beak, waddle, and eyes
- Have the children glue the turkey together
Discussion:
- Identifying the different parts of the turkey’s body
Instructional Reflection:
The children were proud of the turkeys they created.