Since I am Doing Apologia Swimming Creatures 5th day with my 6 year old this year with accompanying crafts for him and my 4 year old, I figured I would put together a ocean theme sensory bin for them to play with - I will keep it for most of the year.
I used blue pebbles I got from Walmart
Blue shell decorations I got in the dollar area at Target
Then sea creature toys I already had
A empty gum container for them to use to put the pebbles in
Tongs
They liked using the tongs to pick up pebbles and put into the container, the container has a small hole in the lid so they liked to shake out the rocks back in the bin.
The is perfect for teaching fine motor skills, dexterity, creativity and independent play!
I love your ideas! I'm a new follower, from the Come Together Blog hop:) I'll be back to see more!:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome ideas! I love when education is made hands-on and fun!
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Lisa
http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com
I love all the blue! What fun! It will hold their interest for hours.
ReplyDeleteI love sensory bins and you got some great items in this ocean one. My kids would love it.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower from the Blog it Forward Tuesday Hop.
Vicky @ http://messforless.blogspot.com
Sensory bins are always fun, and your addition of the activity with tongs just adds to the fun and eye-hand coordination benefits! Thanks for linking up with Montessori Monday! I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start homeschool preschool for my son next week and I love all your ideas and tips! New follower!
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There is nothing like "hands on" to get a child to really learn!!
ReplyDeletelooks like they are having a lot of fun what a great lesson!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea!! This might be something my boys would enjoy doing.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so much fun! I love the tweezers, too, to practice hand-eye coordination. Great bin!
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