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St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Toddlers

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with  preschoolers.

Objectives:  

Child will

• develop sensory motor skill
• 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   

St. Patty’s Jell-O Sensory Bin

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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? 

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.  Toddlers require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow toddlers to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​​​

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