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Indian Corn Sensory Bag

Scarecrows Lesson Plans

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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

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Activity:  

Indian Corn Sensory Bag 

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Age Group:

Young Infants

Indian Corn Sensory Bag

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants and toddlers.

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Objectives:  

• Child will develop sensory motor skill
• Child will develop fine motor skill

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CDA Competency Standard:   

II.4.3a

• Activities and materials encourage children to develop their sense

o   a) Music and dance/movement materials and activities are available for children daily

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Materials: 

• Hair gel
• Food coloring
• Ziploc bag
• Dried Indian corn
• Duct tap

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Procedure: 

1. Prepare for the activity by creating the sensory bag. Scoop approximately one cup of hair gel into the Ziploc bag. Add in as much Indian corn as you would like along with a few drops of desired food coloring. Squish the gel around to even distribute the food coloring. Close the bag and duct tape the edges to prevent the infant from opening the bag during play.
2. Place the bag near the child in a comfortable play area.
3. Encourage the child to explore the bag. As they are playing, talk with them about what they are experiencing to develop vocabulary.

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.
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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. ​

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Assessment: 

• Observe and record the child’s fine motor skills. Were they able to move the kernels using their fingers? 

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