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Fall Sensory Bin

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:  ​

Fall Sensory Bin

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
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Age Group:
​Young Infants

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants, toddlers or preschoolers.
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Objectives:  
​Children will:

• develop sensory motor skill.
• explore new textures.
• increase cognitive development.
• 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 throughout a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities

Fall Sensory Bin

Materials: 

• a variety of different squash
• fabric leaves
• acorns
• corn
• a large plastic bin

Procedure: 

• Prepare for the activity by creating the fall sensory bin.
  
• Place the different materials into the plastic bin and place it in an appropriate area for play.
  
• Introduce each of the items to the children and allow them to experience each of them.
  
• While they are exploring, give the children names for each of the items several times, speaking slowly and clearly.
  
• Continue learning with the children until they tire of the activity. 

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. Infants require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow infants to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​

Assessment: 

• Observe and take anecdotal notes during the activity. How did the children react to the new textures? Be sure to take pictures of the children during the sensory play. 

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