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4/8/2017

Bunny Reading and Memory Craft​

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Little R demonstrated joy during this Easter activity. She loved the board book and stayed engaged while we read, grabbing at the pages. 
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Materials: 
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • If I Were A Bunny by Anne Wilkinson
1) Begin by reading If I Were A Bunny with the child in a comfortable chair. Be sure to use an expressive tone to keep the little one engaged.  Encourage them to turn the pages on their own, guiding as needed.

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While painting her feet for the memory craft, she was tickled by the paintbrush letting out big laughs.
2) You will need 2 sets of footprints. Clean the child’s feet and allow the prints to dry.
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3) Print off a picture of the child’s face and cut out. Cut out a belly out of paper. Glue all of the pieces together. You can write “Hoppy Easter” with the little one's name and date if desired.

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4/7/2017

Peter Cottontail Song and Craft 

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This is little L’s first appearance on our blog at one month old!

​She wiggled and kicked as we painted her feet. She was content during the entire activity. 
More spring activities with baby girl are coming soon!
Materials: 
  • paper
  • paint
  • paintbrush
  • cotton ball
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Begin the activity by finding a comfortable spot to sing with the child. Sing:

“Here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hippity, hoppity,
Easter's on its way.
Bringin' every girl and boy Baskets full of Easter joy,
Things to make your Easter bright and gay.
He's got jelly beans for Tommy,
Colored eggs for sister Sue,
There's an orchid for your Mommy
And an Easter bonnet, too.
Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail,
Hoppin' down the bunny trail,
Hippity hoppity,
Happy Easter day.”


When finished, you can begin the memory craft. Paint the child’s foot and stamp onto paper. Clean the child’s foot. Add bunny ears, eggs, and grass with paint to the picture. Add a small cotton ball for a tail.
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3/30/2017

Infant Ball Pit 

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Baby girl was happy when the balls were introduced, giggling and clapping. 

Lesson plan can be found at: http://www.lessons4learners.com/infant-ball-pit.html

Like most little ones, she was naturally drawn to the bright hues. She quickly discovered that kicking her feet made for a kaleidoscope of colors!
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Supplies: ​

  • large box or laundry basket
  • plastic balls
**Always supervise children during sensory activities. Do not allow the child to climb out of the ball pit without assistance to prevent injury**

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3/28/2017

Rainbow Reading and Footprint Craft

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It’s the first day of spring! We thought we would celebrate with a good book and an art activity. 
Little girl enjoyed learning about the colors of the rainbow as we read together. The paintbrush tickled her toes when Mrs. Erika was painting them! ​

Lesson plan can be found at: http://www.lessons4learners.com/rainbowfootprintcraft.html

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Read the book Rainbow Zoo: A Colours Board Book by Martina Hogan 
Materials: 
  • ​Paper 
  • Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Construction paper
  • Tape or glue

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2/27/2017

Truffula Tree Sensory Bottle​

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This is a wonderful activity to include infants in Dr. Seuss Day! 

Lesson plan can be found at: http://www.lessons4learners.com/truffula-tree-sensory-bottle8203.html

Baby girl is now able to sit without support. She is also putting everything in her mouth. This is why it is so important to make sure that lid is on securely! She has started to notice our camera, reaching out for it as we try to snap pictures. ​
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Materials: 
  • Glue gun
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Pom poms
  • Empty water bottle
  • scissors

Note:  ** Make sure that the lid is glued on securely! ***
​Do not walk away from the child during sensory play. Do not place sensory items in the crib with the child.

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2/17/2017

Conversation Hearts Sensory Bottle

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​After reaching for and grabbing the bottle, baby girl became curious about the colored hearts inside. The movement of them rolling around kept her attention for quite some time. 
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We discussed the different colors of the hearts, and she gave verbalization's and smiles to express how she was feeling about the sensory experience. ​
Materials: 
  • candy conversation hearts
  • empty water bottle
  • cotton balls
  • hot glue gun 
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** * Make sure that the lid is glued on securely! ***
​Do not walk away from the child during sensory play. Do not place sensory items in the crib with the child.

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1/25/2017

Valentine’s Day Lava Lamp Sensory Bag

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Baby girl is becoming an expert at tummy time and is able to stay on her belly for extended periods of time now. With February 14th fast approaching, we decided to go for a Valentine’s day sensory bag. She was interested in the textures and colors of the bag, rubbing and grabbing with her fingers. She also made vocalizations letting us know how excited she was about the activity.
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  • ​A lesson plan is available for this project at www.Lessons4Learners.com.

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Create the sensory bag by adding a cup of baby oil to the Ziploc bag. Add in several drops of red food coloring. Add the foam hearts and glitter. Finally, add in a tablespoon of water. Seal with duct tape on all sides.
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Attention:
**Do not leave children unattended during sensory play. Do not allow child to bite the bag. Do not place the sensory bag in the child’s crib. 
  

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11/26/2016

Jingle Bell Feet

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1) Cut ribbon into two 6-inch pieces. String the bells onto the ribbon.
2) Place the infant in an appropriate area for play.
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3)  Tie the ribbon in a bow around the child’s feet. 
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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.  **Always monitor children during the activity. ​

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11/23/2016

Water Play for Infants

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Water play is probably my most favorite sensory activities for children of all ages, there is just something so engaging and relaxing about playing with water.  This is a safe and creative way to add water to baby’s sensory play.

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  • A lesson plan is available for this project at www.Lessons4Learners.com.

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​Baby girl was a little hesitant about the water at first, but warmed up to it after a few minutes. 
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The rubber toys kept her interest while she explored touching and splashing the water. 
Babies don’t need a lot of water but it can be a good idea to keep an extra supply nearby in case it gets splashed out.

When babies first interact with the world, they don’t have the words to describe what they encounter, but they do absorb information through their senses.
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Sensory play can help babies build vocabulary and understand language. By using words and questions that relate to the child’s experience, the early childhood professional can link sensory experiences with cognitive growth.
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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.  * Children should be supervised closely whenever they are around water. Never leave children alone when they are playing with water.

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11/10/2016

Baby's First Sensory Board

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This little gal was propped up using by rolling the end of blanket for more comfort during the activity. 
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  • A lesson plan is available for this project at www.Lessons4Learners.com.

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She found the different textures intriguing, from the hard plastic to the fluffy pom poms. ​She also was happy to see our faces down on the ground with her.
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Just shy of 3 months, she was able to spend several minutes exploring before letting us know she had enough. 

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 and toddlers require special caution, only use non-toxic materials, and do not allow children to put things in their mouths that are a choking hazard. ​​​​

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