Apple Sensory Bin

Lesson Plan:

Activity:

Apple Sensory Bin

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Mobile Infants

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with toddlers or preschoolers.

Objectives:

Children will:

develop their sense of touch by experiencing new textures.
develop their sense of smell by experiencing new scents.
increase sensory motor skills.

Apple Sensory Bin

CDA Competency Standard:

II.4.3a

Activities and materials encourage children to develop their senses
- a) Sight, sound, smell, taste and touch experiences are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities

Materials:

apple cereal
cinnamon sticks
various colored apples
large plastic bin

Procedure:

Prepare for activity by creating sensory bin.
Fill the sensory table with the cereal, cinnamon sticks, and apples.
Present the bin to the children in an appropriate area.

**Be sure to monitor child to prevent choking**

Talk with the children as they are playing.
This is the perfect time to introduce new vocabulary words, model correct grammar, and practice conversation skills.

Assessment:

Observe and record how the children reacts to the different textures and smells.

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