Chicken Soup

Classic games like 'Duck Duck Goose' are fun and foster physical activity, listening skills, and turn-taking.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: All About Me
• Learning area: Physical Development and Motor Skills
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Follow instructions in a physical game
• Take turns and demonstrate basic motor coordination

Materials

• Open space

Instructions

Materials

- Large plastic mixing bowls and child-safe plastic ladles

- Assorted pretend play vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions

- Small pieces of yellow felt or yarn to represent noodles

- Plastic bowls and spoons for serving

- Aprons for the children

- A large pot or pretend stove setup

Learning Objectives

- Demonstrate fine motor control by grasping, stirring, and transferring pretend ingredients.

- Engage in cooperative play by sharing tools and taking turns during the cooking process.

- Follow a multi-step sequence to complete a pretend play task.

- Use descriptive language to identify ingredients and discuss the sensory experience of cooking.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Gather the children in a circle and introduce the concept of making soup as a way to care for ourselves and others.

2. Demonstrate how to wash hands before cooking to establish healthy hygiene habits.

3. Distribute the pretend vegetables and ask children to identify colors and shapes while they practice tearing or placing items into the large pot.

4. Encourage children to use the ladles to stir the soup in a circular motion, emphasizing the use of wrist rotation.

5. Add the yellow felt or yarn pieces to the pot to represent noodles, explaining that these help make the soup hearty.

6. Model how to carefully ladle the soup into individual bowls without spilling.

7. Facilitate a role-play scenario where children serve their peers, encouraging them to use polite phrases like please and thank you.

8. Observe the children as they pretend to eat, asking open-ended questions about the temperature and taste of the soup.

Educator Tip

To differentiate for younger children, focus on the sensory experience of sorting and dropping items into the pot. For older children, introduce a simple recipe card with pictures to encourage them to follow a specific order of operations.

Assessment

- Observe if the child can successfully transfer items from one container to another using a tool.

- Note whether the child participates in the social exchange of serving and receiving food.

- Document the child's ability to follow the sequence of the activity from preparation to serving.

Educator tip

Model the movements first and play along to build confidence.

Assessment

Observe students' ability to follow rules, take turns, and remain engaged in the game.

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