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10 Apples Sensory Bag

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
10 Apples Sensory Bag
Age Group:
Toddlers
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants.
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10 Apples Sensory Bag
Caution:  
​This sensory bag should be provided with supervision. Do not place the bag in a crib, or playpen.  
​Check the back for tears, or leaks each time before allowing the child to touch the bag.  Don't allow the child to bite the bag.
Objectives:  
  • Child will develop sensory motor skill
  • Child will practice fine motor skills
  • Child will develop listening and communication skills
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.6.2c
  • Activities promote language development
o   c) Activities provide frequent opportunities for children to listen, talk and express their ideas effectively
Materials: 
  • Ziplock bag
  • clear hair gel
  • 10 red pom poms
  • green and brown foam sheets
  • hot glue gun
  • duct tape
  • Ten Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss
Procedure: 
  1. Create the sensory bag by cutting the foam sheets into a trunk and leaves. Hot glue them together to form a tree. Place it in the ziplock bag along with ten red pom poms to represent apples. Seal the bag shut and secure the edges with duct tape. 
  2. Read Ten Apples Up on Top! with the child. Be sure to read with an expressive and entertaining voice to keep the child’s attention. 
  3. When finished, introduce the sensory bag to the child. Talk with them while they are playing, practicing conversation skills. 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child’s fine motor skills. Were they able to push the “apples” around with their fingers? What verbalizations or words did they make when playing with the sensory bag? 
Note:  Please provide appropriate supervision to the children in your care when completing all activities. You will need to decide what types of activities are safe for the children in your care.  Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when providing art and sensory experiences for children.  Toddlers require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow toddlers to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​​
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Apple Tasting

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Apple Tasting
Have an apple taste testing with the children! Choose different types of apples, both red and green. Above we choose Granny Smith, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Gala.

Cut the apples into slices and allow the kids to try each kind. Talk with the children about the different colors, the taste of each apple (sour or sweet?), and which one they liked the most.