Sensory Play – Good Luck Rice Bin
Age: 2–6 years
Materials:
- Dyed red rice
- Plastic gold coins
- Mini red envelopes
- Small CNY ornaments (felt, unbreakable)
- Scoops, bowls, cups
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Pour the dyed rice into a sensory bin or tray.
- Hide gold coins, red envelopes, and ornaments in the rice.
- Provide scoops, cups, and bowls for exploring and transferring.
- Invite children to scoop, pour, find treasures, and sort objects.
Tips:
- Allow free exploration and movement.
- Supervise children under 3 due to small items.
- Encourage counting and sorting for extra learning.
Prompts:
“What happens when you pour the rice into the cup?”
“Can you find the gold coin?”
“How many red envelopes can you collect?”
Learning Focus:
- Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- Counting and sorting
- Sensory exploration (texture, sight, sound)
Why It Matters:
Sensory play helps children focus, explore safely, develop math skills, and engage multiple senses while having fun.