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Hens and Chicks

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CLL6.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    48-60 months

One child is the “Mama Hen.” As the Mama Hen hides her eyes, choose another child to be the “chick.” Give the chick a small object that makes a peeping sound, such as a dog's squeaking toy. Tell the child to hide the object in her lap as she makes it squeak; all the other children place their hands in their laps as well. Play begins as the Mama Hen searches for her chick, following the sound of the peeping. As the children become more proficient, add more squeakers. Now Mama Hen must find several chicks! This could be done in large group.  

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