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Garden Sensory Bin

Spring Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Garden Sensory Bin

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Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.

Garden Sensory Bin

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Objectives:  

• Student will develop sensory motor skill
• Student will engage in cooperative play with other students

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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

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Materials: 

• soil
• rocks
• insect figurines
• fabric flowers and leaves
• terra cotta pots and/or mason jars
• scoops and rakes
• marbles (if desired)
• large plastic bin

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Procedure: 

1. Prepare for the activity by adding all of the materials to the sensory bin.
2. Place the sensory bin in an appropriate area.
3. Invite students to play 

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Assessment: 

Observe and record the student’s fine motor skills. Did they scoop and pour the dirt successfully? How did they interact with other students? Record any dialog that occurred.  

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