Focus: Plants that grow from seed.

Activity, Tree Stump Balance Beam

Gross motor

Objectives:

A. The children will explore different plants that grow from seed.

B. The children will practice their balancing skills.

Materials Needed:

§ Eight tree stumps from different trees.

Describe the Activity:

1. Line the tree stumps in a straight or curvy pattern and have children walk on the stumps.

Questions:

What else can we use these tree stumps for?

What would happen if you only stepped on every other tree stump?