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Infant Ball Pit 

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Infant Ball Pit 
Age Group:
Mobile Infants
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with toddlers.
Objectives:  
  • Child will develop sensory motor skill
  • Child will develop fine motor skill of grabbing
CDA Competency Standard:   
II.4.2a
  • Activities and materials encourage children of varying abilities to develop their small muscles
    • a) Individual fine motor skills are encouraged through a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities
Materials: 
  • large box or laundry basket
  • plastic balls
Procedure: 
  1. Place the infant in the basket or box. Fill with plastic balls.
  2. As the child plays, you can introduce color names to build vocabulary
**Always supervise children during sensory activities. Do not allow the child to climb out of the ball pit without assistance to prevent injury**
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child’s reaction to experience. How are their fine and gross motor skills developing? Were they able to grab and pick up the balls? Be sure to take pictures to share with parents or place in portfolios.
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