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Garden Sensory Bin

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Garden Sensory Bin

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Preschool

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

Objectives:  

Children will:

• develop sensory motor skill.
• engage in cooperative play with other children.

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

Garden Sensory Bin

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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

Procedure: 

• Prepare for the activity by adding all of the materials to the sensory bin.
• Place the sensory bin in an appropriate area.
• Invite children to play 

Assessment: 

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

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