Spring has sprung with this flower sensory bin.
Children will explore and engage in this flower sensory bin.
Spring has sprung with this flower sensory bin.
Children will explore and engage in this flower sensory bin.
What you'll need
- sensory bin (any size)
- filler: plastic grass (Easter grass)
- add-ins: silk flowers, leaves, small terracotta pots, and any other spring items
Step by step
Step 1
Place all of the items in a sensory bin.
Step 2
Allow children to take the lead as they engage and explore the items.
Step 3
As the days go on, take out or add in new elements depending on the children’s interests. For example, the children may begin to pretend to sell flowers at a flower shop. You could encourage them to create a sign and prices for their flower shop at the writing center and then bring it to the sensory bin. Add play money to enhance their play.
Step 4
Leave out the sensory bin for as long as children show interest.
Playful questions
Tell me about what you are playing?
How many different kinds of flowers are there?
May I buy a flower and a pot, please?
What do flowers need to grow?
Are these real flowers or pretend flowers?
Learning outcomes
Social-Emotional Development
Trust and Relationships
Interacts with one or more children; develops special friendships; participates in group song, dance, acting/role-play; uses play to explore and practice social roles and relationships; seeks and accepts adult help to solve conflicts with peers
Approaches to Learning
Curiosity, Initiative, and Risk-Taking
Shows a willingness to participate; shows eagerness to join play events, experiments, and exploring activities; tries new activities independently
Approaches to Learning
Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, Reasoning
Generates ideas and suggestions in play situations; creates imaginative stories and begins to attempt joke telling
Approaches to Learning
Memory and Reflection
Recalls and applies routine knowledge (looks for seatbelt in vehicle, expects ball to come back when bounced); plays memory games