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Inspired by the beautiful, fact filled book Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons, this sensory bin invites children to explore the fascinating lifecycle of ladybugs through hands-on play and discovery! Children can scoop, sort, and observe each stage while building a deeper understanding of how these tiny garden helpers grow and change.
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 to sequence the lifecycle of the ladybug, while having meaningful conversation about nature and transformations. Vocabulary development, story connection, and expressive language emerge when children engage in book based sensory play.
* Sensory Exploration - Sensory play helps in emotional regulation and promotes focus. A variety of textures and colors provide for tactile learning while engaging the senses.
* Early Science Learning - Helps understand the role of ladybugs in protecting plants and their lifecycle.
* Imaginative Play - The open ended nature of the bin encourages children to recreate the book in their own way bringing ladybugs to life!
* Social-Emotional Learning - Fosters a sense of responsibility toward the environment!
Included are
* 3 cups of sensory mix made of kid safe colored rice and pasta.
* Tools such as - a small steel tong, small metal scoop, 2 small plastic flower shaped spoons, a small plastic funnel, a small magnifier, a small ceramic jar with handle, a small ceramic cup and a painted wooden pencil cup.
* Loose parts - 5 medium plastic ladybugs, 25 small wooden ladybugs, 3 small plastic bugs(praying mantis, grasshopper), small plastic bird(blue jay), resin house, 2 small plastic trees, 2 small plastic leaves, 5 small fabric flowers, 2 small plastic grass, wood ladybug lacing card with string, ladybug lifecycle kit(4 picture lifecycle cards, plastic leaf with eggs, plastic larva, plastic pupa, plastic ladybug).
* Plastic tray is not included but can be added on at an additional cost.
* The book 'Ladybugs' by Gail Gibbons 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!