Sample
Lessons
 How
to pack an overnight bag (or a suitcase)
Material
On a shelf there should be a child's overnight
bag.
Beside the bag should be a wicker basket with the following
items in it: a pair of slippers, a pair of shoes, a pair
of socks, a sweatpant outfit, pajamas, toothbrush and
toothpaste, wash cloth, soap in a container, comb, a teddy
bear and a toiletry bag.
Presentation
- This can be an individual or small group presentation.
- Invite a child to roll out a mat on the floor.
- Introduce this activity to the child and together
carry the bag and wicker basket to the mat.
- Explain that you are going to show her how
to pack an overnight bag.
- The slippers and shoes should go in first,
with the soles together or down.
- Fold the clothing one item at a time and stack
on one side of the bag.
- The toiletry bag can be filled with the toothbrush,
toothpaste, comb, soap and washcloth.
- The teddy bear can be placed on top of the
packed items.
- Close the bag and zip it up.
- Invite the child to repeat the activity, and
return both large items to their proper place
on the shelf, carrying them one at a time.
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