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Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin
Age Group:
Preschool
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with school-age student.
Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin
Christmas Shaving Cream Sensory Bin
Objectives:  
  • Student will develop sensory motor skill
  • Student will 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
Materials: 
  • Shaving cream
  • Water
  • Ice cube tray
  • Freezer
  • Food coloring (red and green)
  • Large plastic bin    
Procedure: 
  1. 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.
  2. Fill the large plastic bin with shaving cream and add the colored ice cubes.
  3. Place in the bin in an appropriate are for sensory play and encourage students to explore.
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the student’s reaction to the different textures. Also, record how they played with other students. Be sure to write down any dialog the student had during the activity. ​
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