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Fall Leaves Sensory Bag

Lesson plan developed by Mrs. Erika Booth, BA Ed
Activity:  
Fall Leaves Sensory Bag
Age Group:
Young Infants
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants and toddlers
Objectives:  
  • Child will develop sensory motor skill
  • Child will be introduced to new vocabulary
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: 
  • Ziploc bag
  • Duct tape
  • Hair gel
  • Food coloring
  • Fabric leaves
  • Glitter
Procedure: 
  1. Create the sensory bag by adding about 2 cups of clear hair gel to the Ziploc bag. Add a few drops of red and yellow food coloring. Close the back and mix. Add in the fabric leaves and glitter. Tape all side with duct tape to prevent it from coming open.​
  2. Find a comfortable spot for learning and introduce the sensory bag.
  3. Talk with the child as they explore, introducing new vocabulary words.  
Caution:  
​This sensory bag should be provided with supervision. Do not place the bag in a crib, or playpen.  
​Check the back for tears, or leaks each time before allowing the child to touch the bag.  
​Don't allow the child to bite the bag.
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child while playing. How did they react to the texture and colors?
  • Did they attempt to make any vocalizations? What were their facial expressions?
  • Take pictures during the activity to place in the child’s portfolio along with your notes. 
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Pumpkin Hand Art

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Pumpkin Hand Art
Hand print art is an easy way to illustrate how children are constantly growing and changing. You can make several different art projects using little hands. 

For this project we used two orange hand prints, and turned them into a pumpkins. 
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