Treasure Hunt Sensory Bin
Purpose:
This activity provides opportunities for sensory engagement (i.e. through vision and touch) in order to promote tolerance of different textures and (messy) sights.
Skills: Fine Motor Control, Proprioception(?) Proprioception is how your body knows what position it is in. It is the sense that enables us to know where the different parts of our body are, how they are moving, and how much strength our muscles need to use. Our muscles, joints, and skin all contain sensory receptors that contribute to proprioceptive input., Tactile Perception(?) Tactile Perception (sometimes referred to as touch perception) is the brain's ability to understand (perceive) what the hands are feeling., Visual Motor
This sensory bin activity provides the child with a fun chance to build trust with messy textures through play.
Preparation:
Step 1: Pour sensory bin fillers (cornmeal was used in this photo but you can also use sand, beans, and rice).
Step 2: Hide gems/coins in the sand.
Step 3: Provide tongs for your child to use to retrieve the treasure & place in a separate bowl/treasure box. For an increased challenge, have the child close their eyes and search for the treasure with their hands.
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