Write a paragraph that describes at least one manipulative set you would include in the Healthy Take Home Bag that is related to the selected theme. Manipulatives are activities where a child is able to move, arrange, turn, place, screw items to make them fit. It allows a child to learn from manipulating the object they are using. It is typically an activity that is done alone (solitary play). Example: a puzzle, Legos, using play doh sets, etc. Tell about the materials included and how they are intended to be used. Again, remember that families will use this letter as a guide for how to use these items, so be as specific as possible. Then explain how the manipulatives extend the child’s understanding of your selected theme. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.
Paragraph 6: Write a paragraph that explains ideas for costumes, puppets, or other dramatic play materials you would send home in the Take Home Bag that relate to the selected theme. Be specific by sharing the manufacturer’s name of each item, describing the items themselves, and explaining how they'll be used. Describe how the dramatic play items you’ve included relate to your chosen theme and advance the child’s understanding of your selected topic. This portion of your assignment is expected to be one fully developed paragraph of at least five to seven sentences. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.
Paragraph 7: Write a paragraph that describes one sensory play experience you would include in the Take Home Bag to help teach children and families about your selected theme. Sensory play is an activity that stimulates children’s sense of (touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing) Children explore and investigate and discover new sensations. Explain how this sensory experience would benefit the family. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.
Paragraph 8: Write a paragraph that describes one age-appropriate science experiment included in the Take Home Bag that supports your selected theme. A science Experiment is an activity that is made to test a theory in a controlled environment. The theory is presented and guesses to the outcome are established before the experiment happens. A science experiments should allow the child to predict and observe an outcome. Explain the materials needed, the steps of the experiment, and the expected outcome. Then, explain how this experiment would benefit the family. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.
Paragraph 9: Write a paragraph that shares at least one recipe (in recipe format) for a kid-friendly snack that's healthy, nutritious, and relates to the theme you’ve chosen. Identify the ingredients you would send home in the bag or expect the family to have on hand. Describe the procedure of making the snack and explain how and why the snack contributes to the family’s experience in learning together about the bag’s theme. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.
Paragraph 10: Write a paragraph that describes at least one resource—such as a website, book, magazine, movie, or other resource—that would extend the family’s exploration of your chosen theme. Explain what the resource is and how it would benefit the family. Make sure this is a credible source that families will find beneficial and easily accessible. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.
Paragraph 11: Write a concluding paragraph that reiterates the importance of learning about the selected theme and how the bag will support those efforts. This paragraph will be a minimum of 5 to 7 sentences.