Flower Sensory Bin

Sensory bins provide contained, focused exploration that builds vocabulary and fine motor skills through hands-on discovery.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Fairytales
• Learning area: Science
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Develops sensory exploration through touch and smell
• Introduces plant and nature vocabulary
• Encourages imaginative play

Materials

• Large sensory bin
• Silk or plastic flowers (safe, no small parts)
• Potting soil or shredded brown paper
• Small watering cans (empty)
• Garden tools (child-safe)

Instructions

Fill a bin with shredded brown paper as 'soil' and add silk flowers children can 'plant' and arrange. Provide small watering cans and garden tools. Use vocabulary like 'planting,' 'growing,' 'flowers,' and 'garden.' Let children move flowers around, dig, and pour. For infants, ensure all items are safe for mouthing and supervise closely.

Educator tip

Rotate flowers regularly to maintain interest and add new elements like butterflies or ladybugs.

Assessment

Observe children's exploratory methods, their vocabulary use, and their fine motor manipulation of materials.

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