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Coconut Palm Decorations
Coconut Palm Decorations
Special Foods & Decorations
30 minutes
Individual with teacher support
Learning Objectives
Create decorations inspired by Caribbean nature
Develop fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
Learn about tropical plants and their importance
Practice following multi-step instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Look at pictures of coconut palm trees together
2
Help children cut brown paper for tree trunk
3
Cut green paper into palm frond shapes
4
Glue trunk to paper first
5
Add palm fronds at top of trunk
6
Use cotton balls for coconuts
7
Color background with beach or sky colors
8
Add sun, sand, or water to complete tropical scene
Assessment Criteria
✓
Child can identify palm tree parts
✓
Child uses scissors safely with support
✓
Child follows steps to create decoration
✓
Child shows creativity in adding details
Materials Needed
Green construction paper
Brown construction paper
Cotton balls
Glue sticks
Safety scissors
Crayons
Coconut pictures for reference
Preparation
•
Show pictures of coconut palm trees
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Pre-cut some palm frond shapes for children who need support
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Set up art station with materials
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Prepare examples of finished decorations
Teaching Tips
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Provide cutting support as needed
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Talk about how coconuts are used in Caribbean cooking
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Encourage children to add their own creative touches
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Display finished decorations prominently
Extension Activities
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Learn about other tropical plants
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Explore how coconuts are harvested
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Create a classroom tropical garden display
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Read books about Caribbean islands
Key Vocabulary
coconut
palm tree
tropical
fronds
trunk
Caribbean
decoration
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