Search for the objects hidden inside the sensory bin!
Materials:
- Large shallow bin
- Dry sensory base (rainbow rice, dry beans, dry chickpeas, corn kernels)
- Various small items from around the house
- Construction paper
- Markers
- Dot stickers
Instructions:
First, collect various small items from around the house like a spoon, a comb, a sock, a small animal figurine, a marker, etc. On a sheet of construction paper, draw an image for each item (do the best you can 🙂). Then, place the items inside the sensory bin and pour a dry sensory base on top so the items are covered. Search to find the hidden treasures in the sensory bin! Once you find each treasure, place a dot sticker on its drawing to keep track of which items you’ve found.
What are they learning?
- Investigation & Inquiry- Observes, inquires, and investigates objects and events to gain understanding.
- Communication (Expressive Language)- Uses verbal and nonverbal communication to express ideas with increasingly complex words and sentences. Engages in back-and-forth communication.
- Perceptual- Demonstrates the ability to distinguish, process, and respond to sensory stimuli in their environment.
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