Aluminum Foil Molding

Creating aluminum foil shapes and objects

Instructions

Using aluminum foil, let the child roll the aluminum foil into logs and make into shapes
Make the letter S and V with aluminum foil and say the sound of each letter
Encourage the child to make an aluminum foil necklace, ball, animal shapes, star, etc.
Chat about how the aluminum foil feels as you use your sense of touch

Simplify

Make a variety size of balls with aluminum foil and create snowmen or make different lengths of "snakes" or "worms" with the aluminum foil.

Extend

Encourage a child to write their name by creating each of the letters in their name with the aluminum foil. Look closely at the aluminum foil and let the child discover a matte side (dull) and a shiny side.

QUESTIONS FOR CHILD

Tell me about something you did when you were little that I never knew.

If you had a life motto, what would it be and why?

Materials

aluminum foil

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Curriculum Plan Resources

Skills Focus

Shape - Star
Color - Purple
Number - Review
Alphabet Letters - S, V
Senses - Touch
Character Trait - Respect
Target Words - Hot, Soft, Above, Below

Monthly Proverb

Scottish-He that is wise can make a friend of a foe

Did You Know?

"The foundations of social competence that are developed in the first five years are linked to emotional well-being and affect a child’s later ability to functionally adapt in school and to form successful relationships throughout life." National Scientific Council on the Developing Child