Peter Pan Treasure Hunt and Party

The following activity would be done at the beginning of the school years for Pre-K and Kindergarten. After reading and interpreting the story of Peter Pan, a treasure map would be provided for the classroom. ( This would be constructed by the teacher.) Then the treasure hunt would begin.

Purpose: This is an innovative mechanism for each child to discover his/her way around the new school and to learn the rules of their new school. (Remember that the majority of the children are just now beginning school and must get used to a brand new facility)

Materials: Scroll (Construction Paper), with ribbion, markers, paper (for treasure map),pirate hats, eye patches, large pieces of construction paper, plates, napkins, table cover,

Teacher's Directions: The teacher would place various pirate scrolls around the school in locations where the children would be expected to follow certain rules and regulations. (Some examples are the cafeteria, the library, the restrooms, the playground, etc.) With in each scroll the teacher would write the list of rules and regulations for that particular location. At the bottom there would be directions for the next location. (Remember that the children would also be holding the treasure map.) The last location (where X marks the spot) would be on the playground. At this location, a Pirate Party would be set up around the picnic table areas.

The Shadow Game: Not only would the pirate party include cake, and fun snacks, but it would also include the Shadow Game.(Remember that Peter cannot find his shadow when he enters the Darling children's bedroom.) The classroom would be divided into groups of 5. Each group would pick someone to trace on a large piece of black construction paper. The chosen boy or girl would lie on the construction paper while the other members of their group would trace them with a pen or a pencil . Eventually everyone in the group would gain a turn. The shadows would be an excellent decorations for the classroom.