Objective

By the end of this lesson, Paige will explore the textures, colors, and movement of jelly, promoting sensory development and encouraging creativity through play.

Materials and Prep

• Jelly (any flavor)
• Plastic or silicone containers
• Plastic spoons or hands for scooping
• Table or surface for play

Before starting the lesson, ensure that the play area is easy to clean and that Paige is supervised at all times. Make sure the jelly is at a safe temperature for play.

Activities

• Jelly Exploration

  Let Paige touch and squish the jelly with her hands. Encourage her to feel the wobbly texture and describe what she feels.

• Color Mixing

  Provide different colors of jelly in separate containers. Help Paige mix them together to create new colors and observe what happens.

• Jelly Sculpting

  Encourage Paige to use her hands or spoons to make shapes in the jelly. Talk about the shapes and encourage her to name them.

Talking Points

• "Look at the jelly! It's so wobbly!"
• "What color is this jelly? Can we mix it to make a new color?"
• "Can you make a big shape? What shape is that?"
• "Feel how sticky and squishy it is! Does it feel funny?"
• "Let's scoop some jelly! Can you help me?"