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Creepy Crawly Sensory Bin

Halloween Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Creepy Crawly Sensory Bin

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Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with school-ag students

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Creepy Crawly Sensory Bin

Objectives:  

Student will develop sensory motor skill
Student will engage in pretend play with a peer

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CDA Competency Standard:   

II.4.3a

• Activities and materials encourage children to develop their senses

o   a) Sight, sound, smell, taste and touch experiences are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities

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Materials: 

• Purple water beads
  
• toy creatures
  
• large plastic bin
  
• scoops
  

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Procedure: 

1. Prepare for the activity by creating the sensory bin. Follow the instructions on the water bead package. When they are ready, place them along with the creatures and scoops in the large bin. 
   
2. Invite students to play in the sensory bin
   

**Always monitor students to discourage them from eating the water beads.

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Assessment: 

• Observe and record the student’s interactions with their peers. Were they able to take turns in conversation? Did they demonstrate age-appropriate exchange with them? 
  

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Halloween Math Ideas

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Estimating: Show children a jar filled with Halloween inspired objects and let them guess how many objects are in the jar. Then have the children help you to count the objects.

Number Writing Practice: Create numbers using candies.

Patterns: Give children materials to create patterns such as AB patterns.

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