{"id":331,"date":"2025-12-15T09:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T01:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiwhitespace.com\/playspace\/?p=331"},"modified":"2026-01-07T11:47:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T03:47:37","slug":"chinese-new-year-sensory-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiwhitespace.com\/playspace\/chinese-new-year-sensory-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese New Year Sensory Play"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Theme:\u00a0Sensory Play: <\/strong>\u201cGood Luck\u201d Bin
\nAge:<\/strong> 2\u20135 years
\nTheme:<\/strong> Chinese New Year \/ Good Luck<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Base<\/h4>\n

Dyed red rice or lentils<\/p>\n

Add-ins<\/h4>\n
    \n
  1. Gold coins (plastic)<\/li>\n
  2. Mini red envelopes (angpao)<\/li>\n
  3. CNY elements (felt Chinese characters, plum blossoms, lanterns, etc.)<\/li>\n
  4. Wooden spoons, scoops, cups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Set Up<\/h4>\n
      \n
    1. Pour the red rice or lentils into a sensory bin or tray.<\/li>\n
    2. Hide the gold coins, angpao, and CNY elements inside.<\/li>\n
    3. Place scoops, spoons, and cups nearby.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Play Prompts<\/h4>\n
        \n
      1. \u201cLet\u2019s collect good luck for the New Year!\u201d<\/li>\n
      2. \u201cCan you find what\u2019s hidden in the red rice?\u201d<\/li>\n
      3. \u201cCan you find the gold coin?\u201d<\/li>\n
      4. \u201cFind the flower and put it in the bowl.\u201d<\/li>\n
      5. \u201cLet\u2019s scoop and pour into the cup.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Skills Developed<\/h4>\n
          \n
        • Fine motor skills<\/li>\n
        • Pouring & scooping coordination<\/li>\n
        • Color recognition (red & gold)<\/li>\n
        • Sensory exploration<\/li>\n
        • Focus and attention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Tip<\/h4>\n
            \n
          • Allow free exploration\u2014there\u2019s no right or wrong way to play.<\/li>\n
          • Talk about colors and objects as children discover them.<\/li>\n
          • Children under 3 years old should be supervised by an adult during sensory play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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