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(Unit 2) Topic 8: Promoting Early Literacy

3 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Lesson Plan: 10 Apples Sensory Bag

​Topic 8 Page 26

10 Apples Sensory Bag

Age Group: ​

• Infant
• Toddler

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Caution:  
​This sensory bag should be provided with supervision.
Do not place the bag in a crib, or playpen.  Check the back for tears, or leaks each time before allowing the child to touch the bag.  Don't allow the child to bite the bag.

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Objectives:

• Child will develop sensory motor skill
• Child will practice fine motor skills
• Child will develop listening and communication skills

CDA Competency Standard:  
II.6.2c

• Activities promote language development​

o   c) Activities provide frequent opportunities for children to listen, talk and express their ideas effectively

Materials: 

• Ziplock bag
• clear hair gel
• 10 red pom poms
• green and brown foam sheets
• hot glue gun
• duct tape
• Ten Apples Up on Top! by Dr. Seuss

Procedure: 

1. Create the sensory bag by cutting the foam sheets into a trunk and leaves. Hot glue them together to form a tree. Place it in the ziplock bag along with ten red pom poms to represent apples. Seal the bag shut and secure the edges with duct tape. 
2. Read Ten Apples Up on Top! with the child. Be sure to read with an expressive and entertaining voice to keep the child’s attention. 
3. When finished, introduce the sensory bag to the child. Talk with them while they are playing, practicing conversation skills.  

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the child’s fine motor skills. Were they able to push the “apples” around with their fingers? What verbalizations or words did they make when playing with the sensory bag?  

​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.  

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