One) Sensory Activity Plan
Activity: Scented Cloud Dough
Materials:
- 8 cups flour.
- 1 cup baby oil or coconut oil.
- Optional: cinnamon, lavender, orange zest.
Process:
- Children mix the dough with their hands, explore textures, and build simple structures using scoops, cups, and moulds.
Learning Focus:
- Fine-motor strengthening.
- Sensory regulation.
- Measuring and comparing.
- Imagination and story play.
Two) Collection of Natural & Recycled Materials for Sensory Play:
Natural:
- Pinecones.
- Sand, water.
- Leaves.
- Smooth stones.
- Flower petals.
Recycled:
- Corks.
- Fabric pieces.
- Bottle caps.
- Cardboard scraps.
- Washed lids.
- Metal tins.
Learning Benefit:
- These materials support schema exploration (transporting, filling, dumping) and encourage open-ended, child-led discovery.
Three) Adaptation for a Child with Diverse Needs:
Scenario: A child with tactile sensitivity struggles with messy textures.
Adaptation:
- Offer tools first (spoons, cups, scoops).
- Provide gloves as an optional barrier.
- Introduce sensory mediums gradually (e.g., dry → slightly moist → wet).
- Offer a parallel sensory bin with dry materials.
Outcome:
- The child can participate at their comfort level while still building sensory tolerance and confidence.
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