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(Unit 2) Topic 5: Math for Young Children

2 Clock Hours of Early Childhood Education

Lesson Plan: Shape and Dimension Sensory Bin

​Topic 5 Page 14

Shape and Dimension Sensory Bin

Age Group: 

• Infant
• Toddler

Objectives:

• Children will experience a new sensory activity while exploring shape and dimension

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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.  Always use caution with anything that young children might put in their mouths. Water play should always be monitored carefully for safety.  ​

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CDA Competency Standard: ​
II.5.1a
Activities encourage curiosity, exploration and discovery
a) Activities involve developmentally appropriate, hands-on experiences

Materials: 

• Sponges cut to various shapes
• Large bin
• Water

Procedure: 

1. To prepare materials:
2. Cut the sponges to various shapes such as circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, etc. Place an inch or two of water into the large bin and add the sponges.
3. For the activity:
4. Invite the child to explore the sensory bin. For young infants, sit them on your lap and let them place their feet in the sensory bin, kicking and exploring the sensory objects while talking to the child about the shapes. For mobile infants and toddlers, sit with them and allow them to grab the sponge shapes and explore them while you talk to them about the shapes.

Assessment: 

• Assess the child’s reaction and exploration of the materials.

CDA (Unit 2) Topic 5: Shape and Dimension Sensory Bin *  Check for Understanding * Infant Toddler Page 14

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