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TACTILE BINS
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Location of Activity: Table top area Supplies: Clear storage box/bin or dish pan Content Options: Sand, water, cotton balls, dry noodles, dry beans, or dry rice Procedure: Encourage client to choose a content option. Provide at least 2 bin choices. (these can be actual bins filled with contents or baggies with small amount of content choices or picture representing the bin choices). Put at least 3 inches of chosen contents into bin. Client can participate by scooping contents (rice, beans, etc…) into the bin. Or, the bins may be pre-made and displayed on an activity shelf for accessibility and choice making. Place selected bin in front of client and encourage them to put their hands into the bin; demonstrate: reach, touch, grasp, manipulate, sift, etc… Describe the bin contents ~ texture, color, scent, etc… Small items may be added to the bin such as: mini balls, figurines, colored string, measure spoons/cups. Encourage client to find and/or identify items placed in the bin. If client does not self initiate interaction, provide hand over hand guidance into the bin. Adaptations: • Utilize various shapes & colors of noodles, beans, cotton balls. Sort by colors • Add water to sand, add powder paints, explore “Moon Sand” or “Wonder Sand” (from local Target stores – the sand that stays dry!) • Use strainer, Water wheels, measure cups/spoons, small bowls, etc – scoop & pour. Activity Goal Ideas: • Sensory stimulation • Eye/hand coordination • Choice making • Sorting |
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