Preschool activity idea?

-Im a freshman taking a class at school that allows me to teach preschoolers. We work in groups to teach a theme of the day. Our theme is "About me"



My idea is to explain to the kids that they are one of a kind and nobody else in the world looks exactly like them. I plan on then having them make handprints and fingerprints with a stamp pad.



Will a stamp pad work, or do I have to find an actual Fingerprint pad? Also, is this a good activity for preschoolers?Hi...



You can compare lots of things that make children unique. Their favorite color, pets, friends, family members (that they live with), what they want to be when they grow up, food they like, etc. I have made hand prints for different things and used washable paint. Use at least a 1 1/2 - 2 inch paint brush (so it's quicker) and paint their palm and fingers with paint. Help them press thier hand onto the paper and lift it off again. Otherwise, they move and it smears. ;-) Have a tub of water ready for hand washing if you do not have a sink available. Then give them a wet wipe or paper towel. You can use paint for fingerprints too, but you can't really see the lines in the fingerprint. It might work if you use very little paint. If you use a stamp pad, make sure it's also washable. I usually try things out on myself before I use it with my students to make sure it works.

One more thing. While you are making prints, you will need a self directed activity for the other children to do. They can play in centers or you can give them another activity to do that they can do on their own. Tell the class before you begin that you will be calling them to your table (where you're painting) and taking turns.

There are also songs and books with themes "About Me" and "I Am Special". Look online and in the school library for ideas. I still look online all the time. The internet is great for ideas. Sometimes... most times, I find something I like, but change it to suit what works for me.

Hope this helps you. ~ Kathy
A stamp pad is okay.

Also you could write their first names in alphabetical order and circle the first letters of their first names, discuss other letters they have in common.

Using butcher block paper, let the children lie down on it and trace the outline of their bodies. They can color and draw in their own features or work as partners and color and draw in each others' features.

I sincerely hope that it all goes well.
GREAT IDEA!!

this will also show the children they are one of a kind.

this will also be fun for them and have a great life lesson. the stamp pad should work, but i would use paint just to be more efficient.

love your idea