Science
- The 1 year old student engaged in sensory play by exploring different textures, shapes, and materials, leading to an early understanding of the concept of properties of matter.
- Through the activity, the student experienced cause and effect by observing how their actions (such as squeezing, squishing, or stacking) affected the materials they were playing with.
- The sensory play allowed the student to engage in basic experimentation, as they manipulated and observed the changes in the sensory materials, developing a foundational understanding of scientific inquiry.
Encourage the continued development of sensory play by introducing new sensory materials and activities, such as exploring natural elements like sand, water, or mud. Incorporating sensory bins with varying themes or objects can also enhance the child's cognitive and sensory development.
Book Recommendations
- Baby Play (Gymboree) by Wendy Masi, Roni Leiderman, and Gymboree: A comprehensive guide to sensory play activities suitable for 1 year olds, offering creative and educational ideas.
- The Toddler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner: This book provides a wide array of sensory play activities, including ideas for exploring different textures and fostering sensory development in toddlers.
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