Shape Sensory Bag

Lesson Plan:

Activity:

Shape Sensory Bag

Lesson plan developed by Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed

Age Group:

Mobile Infant

Objectives:

Children will:

experience a new sensory activity.

Shape Sensory Bag

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

Materials:

foam shapes in bright colors
dry cracked corn
gallon Ziplock bag
duct tape

Procedure:

Prepare the materials by filling the Ziplock bag with approximately 2 cups of cracked corn and adding the foam shapes.
Invite the children to explore the sensory bag either during tummy time (on a Boppy-type pillow), or during another time.
Talk to the children about the shapes as they find and touch them.

Assessment:

Observe and record the children’s reaction to the shapes and sensory materials.

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Math Concepts

There are some basic math concepts that are at the very heart of infant and toddler math. These are important to be aware of, as repeated exposure and support in these areas will help infants and toddlers develop early math skills which provide a strong foundation for later, more complex math.

Numbers and Operations
This includes counting, comparing, number representations, and quantity.
Shapes
Learning shapes and their attributes.
Spatial Relationships
Under, over, above, below, next to, behind, etc.
Measurement
Size, weight, time, volume, etc.
Patterns
Creating and identifying repetition in objects, sounds, games, etc.
Relationships and Change
Identifying that relationships between objects can change over time and can be described.
Classifying and Sorting
Analyzing things by commonalities and sorting them appropriately to make sense.