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Hop into a pond full of discovery! Our Frog Lifecycle Sensory Bin invites little learners to explore how a tiny egg grows into a jumping frog. Children scoop, tong, and search through the 'pond' to find each stage of a frog's amazing transformation!
Learning Objectives
* Fine Motor Skills - Scoop, spoon, tong, and pour using the tools provided to develop pincer grip and hand strength essential for writing.
* Language Development - Encourage your child to recall details from the book and sequence the lifecycle of the frog. Vocabulary development (science vocabulary), story connection, and expressive language emerge when children engage in book based sensory play.
* Sensory Exploration - Sensory play helps promote focus and emotional regulation. A variety of textures and colors provide for tactile learning while engaging the senses.
* Early Science Learning - Through hands-on exploration children begin to understand that frogs grow and change over time just like they do! Early science concepts are understood in a simple and engaging way!
* Imaginative Play - The open ended nature of the bin encourages children to recreate the book in their own way bringing frogs to life!
Included are
* 3 cups of sensory mix made of kid safe colored rice and pasta.
* Hand painted tools such as a small wood pinch bowl, a small candle holder cup, steel strainer, steel tong, steel spoon, and a plastic flower scoop.
* Loose parts - green felt mat, 2 pieces of plastic rock and log, 3 pieces of plastic flowers and plants, 2 small plastic lotus leaves, a medium lily pad with a pink lily, 2 small plastic frogs, 5 small plastic gold fish, 2 plastic dragon flies, 1 resin worm, 4 small plastic flies, 1 small resin snail, 2 small plastic butterflies, and a frog lifecycle kit (5 cards, jelly eggs, 3 tadpoles and a frog).
* Plastic tray is not included but can be added on at an additional cost.
* The book 'How Does a frog Grow?' by DK is not included but can be added on at an additional cost.
* Shipping is not included.
Care Instructions
* Store the sensory mix and the loose parts in a cool, dry place (They can be stored in the press and seal bags that they come in).
* Not for use with water.
* Wash hands before and after use.
Caution
* This sensory kit contains small parts (choking hazard) and is designed for kids ages 3+ years. Adult supervision is required during use.
* Not for consumption.
Each kit is unique as it is handmade, so exact contents may differ from photos or vary slightly. However the loose parts will always match the theme in the book.
Hope your child has as much fun using it, as I have had making it!