{"product_id":"five-senses-teddy-bear-craft-a4765","title":"Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2013-04-09%2019.46.59.jpg\" title=\"Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" alt=\"Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis craft\/sensory activity would make the perfect addition to your unit on the five senses! Not only does it offer a hands-on opportunity to explore the various ways in which we experience and order the world around us, it's also simple enough that even the littlest learners can take part! [The teachers at All About Children childcare center sent us this activity which was completed with their 12-18 month kiddos! While the students did not complete the activity on their own - they needed supervision\/help with various parts - they were very enthusiastic about participating!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity preparation...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2013-04-09%2019.47.31.jpg\" title=\"Supplies For Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" alt=\"Supplies for Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the activity, you'll need teddy bear coloring pages printed onto white card stock, paint daubers filled with brown paint, craft glue, and items to represent the five senses. For example, the teachers at All About Children collected;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Darice-Bean-Filler-Plastic-Pellets-16\/dp\/B001O5SQCO\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBean bag fill plastic pellets\u003c\/a\u003e (dyed red) = Touch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Loops = Taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirror paper = Sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic notes printed onto paper = Hear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotpourri = Smell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTo complete the activity...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2013-04-09%2019.51.42.jpg\" title=\"Step One of Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" alt=\"Step One of Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, invite students to use the paint daubers to color in the teddy bear. [Did you know you can make your own paint daubers from recycled water bottles? Click \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/07\/diy-make-your-own-dot-dabbers-for-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to find out how!]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the coloring pages are drying, take time to introduce your students to the different materials they'll be using. Allow them to let the plastic pellets run through their fingers and describe how it feels, smell the potpourri and describe how it smells, etc. **If you plan to allow your kiddos to taste the Fruit Loops, and if you're working with younger students, do this last! They won't become distracted, hoping for more yummy cereal, and it will also help them remember not to put \u003cem\u003eeverything else\u003c\/em\u003e in their mouths!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2013-04-09%2019.56.00.jpg\" title=\"Step Three of Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" alt=\"Step Three of Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the teddy bear is dry, students can then glue the sensory materials onto the page - matching the sensory item to the body part we use when exploring it. Even with an example to follow this might be tricky, especially with the younger set! Provide guidance\/assitance as needed, but don't worry about it being perfect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2013-04-09%2019.58.36.jpg\" title=\"Finished Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" alt=\"Finished Five Senses Teddy Bear Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734198951961,"sku":"A4765","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2013-04-09_2019.46.59.jpg?v=1522782263","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/five-senses-teddy-bear-craft-a4765","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}