Play Journal

Drawing about play supports early writing.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Language Arts
• Level: Level 3

Objectives

• Students will draw and label something they built with toys.

Materials

• Journals
• pencils
• crayons

Instructions

1. Ask what they built.

2. Draw the creation.

3. Add a word or sentence.

Educator tip

Support labeling with sound-out spelling.

Assessment

Assess emerging writing.

More from Beyond the Toy Chest

• Toy Interview
• Playroom Poetry
• Toy Parade
• Freeze Dance Toys
• Shakers from Bottles
• Toy Marching Band
• Scarf Dancing
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