Bubble Blower Sensory Sticks

Lesson Plan:

Activity:

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Debra Hasbrook, M.Ed.

Age Group:

Toddlers

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

Objectives:

Children will:

develop small and large motor skills by rotating and shaking the bubble stick.
stimulate visual and auditory senses by viewing the movement of materials inside and listening to the sound of the stick in motion.

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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:

bubble blowing containers that are at least one foot in length.
your choice of pipe cleaners, sticks, beads, rice, dried peas, or sand.
super glue or hot glue gun

Procedure:

Empty the bubble liquid from the container, rinse and air dry. (The tube must be completely dry before inserting materials)
Remove the bubble blowing stick from the handle.
Curl or bend two or three piper cleaners, or cut three thin sticks to fit inside the bubble stick.
Pour ¼ cup of beads, rice, or dried peas into the container
Glue and attach the handle to the stick and let it dry.

Use:

Place Bubble Blower Sensory Sticks in a basket for free use.
Put the basket and sensory sticks by the window so the children can look through the bubble stick in the light as they rotate it.
Place the sensory stick in the quiet area for mindful reflection and relaxation while exploring the movement of materials inside the stick.

Assessment:

As the children are manipulating, watching, and listening to the sensory stick try to capture their thoughts and observations by writing them down. How do they use the sensory stick; as intended or a new way? Ask them what they see, hear and feel when they manipulate the stick.

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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Science for Infants

Infants are exposed to science when they are playing peek-a-boo, rolling a ball, feeling a new sensory experience, and reaching for a toy or toes. These experiences include learning about object permanence, cause and effect, the five senses, and spatial awareness, respectively. These seemingly common infantile experiences are actually scientific research in progress.

Have you ever helped an infant roll a ball across the floor? Did you support their reactions to the ball’s movement? Did you further their play by rolling the ball a new way, or urging them to crawl or walk to the ball? Caregivers and educators interact with infants in these ways almost constantly. They support the infant in a simplified scientific process, whether they are aware of it or not.