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Sensory Fun - Tues/Thurs FAS Class


 
 
This month, our preschool classroom has been filled with multi-sensory experiences for the children to explore!
As educators, we have attempted to provide plenty of opportunities for each student to see, hear, touch, smell and taste using different activities.
When we focused on “hearing”, we encouraged the boys and girls to try different musical instruments and see what sounds they make.


At our art centre, the children “listened” to classical musical compositions as they created masks by “touching” and using different types of materials.  They were able to “see” their finished creations in a mirror when they were complete.
 
Last Tuesday we observed the students engaging dramatically in the play kitchen where they pretended to prepare different food items and “bake donuts” to share in a planned “pretend” party!

 
At circle time, each child was able to “taste” different types of flavours (lime, orange and apple sauce) on small wooden spoons as they learned about taste buds. They enjoyed this so much!
 
 
Last Thursday we asked each child to bring a piece of fruit of their choice to combine with their classmates and create a yummy fruit salad.  It was incredible to see the children so carefully and capably prepare the fruit that they brought to share.  This was an exciting exercise for each of them…especially when they were able to bring such a yummy treat home to taste at the end of the day!
 
 
 
 
 
 
We are looking forward to our Field Trip to Safeway this week, which should be a great way to complete our learning about our senses!!
Until next time
Teacher Lori
 
 

 

  

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