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St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin

Lesson plan developed by ​Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed.
Activity:  
St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin
Age Group:
Toddler
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.
St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin
St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin
Objectives:  
  • Child will develop sensory motor skill
  • Child will be introduced to new vocabulary   
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: 
  • 4 packages of green Jell-O
  • Boiling Water
  • Small pans
  • Large plastic bin
  • St. Patrick’s Day items (clovers, necklaces, etc.)
Procedure: 
  1. Prepare the Jell-O the night before
  2. Pour the Jell-O in the sensory bin along with the St. Patrick’s Day items.
  3. Introduce the sensory bin to the child in an appropriate area.
  4. As they are playing, give the child words to describe the items
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the child during play. Did they attempt to repeat any of the new vocabulary words back to you? What was their reaction to the Jell-O? 
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