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(Unit 5) Topic 5: Incorporating Montessori Elements in Program Planning

1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Lesson Plan: Nature Sensory Board

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Nature Sensory Board

Age Group: 

• Infant
• Toddler

Objectives:

• Child will explore new textures
• Child will be introduced to new vocabulary 
• Child will develop sensory motor skill

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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.  Appropriate and reasonable caution should be used when providing art and sensory experiences for children.  Infants require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow infants to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​​

**Be sure to monitor child as they are playing. While the items should be glued securely, there is always the chance that they could come loose and become a choking hazard.

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CDA Competency Standard: ​
I.3.2b

• Developmentally appropriate materials are available​

b) A variety of materials are provided for children to explore

Materials: 

• large board
• hot glue
• water
• different nature items
• black marker

Procedure: 

1. Begin the activity by going on a nature walk with the child. As you are exploring outside, encourage the child to touch various plants, flowers, grasses, etc.
   
2. Bring the items you touched inside with you and wash them. When they are dry, hot glue them onto the poster board. Label the items with a black marker.
   
3. Lay the board in an appropriate area and invite the child to feel the different textures with you again. As they are exploring, talk with the child and introduce new and related vocabulary.

Assessment:  Observe and record the child during the activity. How did they react to the various textures? Did they attempt to repeat any of the vocabulary words you presented? Take pictures throughout the activity, including the nature walk. You can put these photographs in their portfolios as documentation and/or send them home to show families what happened that day. ​

CDA (Unit 5) Topic 5: Nature Sensory Board *  Check for Understanding * Infant Toddler Page 17

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