Exploring warmth and cold: A sensory adventure for young Vinsers

Wednesday, 25/09/2024, 18:09 (GMT+7)

The recent sensory exploration lesson for Vinschool students aged 24 to 36 months has given them the opportunity to explore the concepts of “warmth” and “cold” through hands-on activities that not only enhanced their sensory awareness but also supported their development of fine motor skills and self-care routines.

The first sensations – Recognizing “Warmth” and “Cold” through little hands

In this lesson, the children experienced firsthand the sensations of warmth and cold by touching water at two different temperatures. This tactile activity allowed them to identify and distinguish between the two sensations while developing their vocabulary to describe what they felt.

The children were thrilled to explore the water, eagerly pointing out which container held “warm” water and which one held “cold” water.

They also enjoyed a fun game where they had to match ducks to the appropriate warm or cold areas. This not only reinforced their understanding of these sensations but also enhanced their ability to identify and articulate them.

Enhancing hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes through water play

Beyond sensory exploration, children participated in activities such as pouring water and opening bottle caps. These activities helped them refine their hand-eye coordination and developed their fine motor skills, which are essential for increasing dexterity in daily tasks.

Children improved their hand-eye coordination as they poured “warm” and “cold” water into bottles.

They could also name the sensations of “warmth” and “cold” when rolling two bottles of water with different temperatures on their cheeks.

The lesson was further expanded to encourage children to explore the properties of certain materials when exposed to water. They were pleasantly surprised to see colors dissolve and create interesting “stripes” of colored water.

Developing self-care and independence skills

After washing their hands, children were guided on how to apply lotion and rub it in. This not only helped keep their hands soft but also marked an important step in teaching them how to care for themselves and maintain personal hygiene.

Children practiced washing their hands and applying lotion – part of the process of learning self-care.

Expanding vocabulary and communication through engaging activities

Throughout the lesson, children were encouraged to describe their sensations and respond to questions from the teacher, thereby developing their vocabulary and communication skills. Through activities like cleaning up after the lesson, children also practiced responsibility and independence.

Vinschool is committed to designing diverse lessons that go beyond knowledge acquisition, focusing on the development of important life skills. By combining fine motor activities, sensory exploration, and self-care practice, this lesson created a comprehensive and friendly learning environment where children were encouraged to explore and develop naturally.