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Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:
Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin
Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Age Group:
Preschool
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.
Objectives:  
Children will:
  • develop sensory motor skill.
  • participate in cooperative play.
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.4.3a
  • Activities and materials encourage children to develop their sense
    • a) Sight, sound, smell, taste and touch experiences are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities
Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin
Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin
Materials: 
  • shaving cream
  • water
  • ice cube tray
  • freezer
  • food coloring (red and green)
  • large plastic bin    
Procedure: 
  • Create the colored ice cubes that will go into the sensory bin by adding a few drops of food coloring to water in an ice cube tray.
  • Place in the freezer until hard.
  • Fill the large plastic bin with shaving cream and add the colored ice cubes.
  • Place in the bin in an appropriate are for sensory play and encourage the children to explore.
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the children’s reaction to the different textures. Also, record how they played with other children. Be sure to write down any dialog the children had during the activity. ​
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