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Sensory Sentence Boxes

April 24, 2017 by Amy Smith

Beginner readers who are learning how to decode and read words can feel a disconnect between the letters on the page with the actual meanings of the words themselves. Greater and more substantiated learning occurs when “real life, hands on” connections take place. These Sensory Sentence Boxes helps to bridge the gap between abstract letters and words with real life objects that will help solidify and enhance learning.

Sensory sentences boxes are perfect for kids who are learning how to read because they include more senses to enhance learning. FInd out how to make one for your child.

Sound complicated? Actually, these boxes are very simple to make and kids love to touch and feel these “real life” sentences. These boxes take away some of the pressure the kids face when learning to read and inject some fun into the process instead.

How to Create Sensory Sentence Boxes

Find an old box that’s about the size of a checkbook box (decorate if desired)

Gather some small toy items (I used action figurines, plastic eggs, doll house items, pieces from board games, etc..)

Write a sentence on a strip of paper (or popsicle stick) that includes some of the items in the box (i.e. The dog is in the egg.)

Include a total of 3-4 of these sentences (each sentence written about different items in the box).

Sensory sentences boxes are perfect for kids who are learning how to read because they include more senses to enhance learning. FInd out how to make one for your child.

How to Play

Have the child open the box and pull out one of the sentence strips.

Instruct the child to use the clues from the items in the box to decode the words on the sentence strip

Repeat until all the sentence strips have been read.

Check out this video to see how it works:

 

Make learning enjoyable and more effective with these Sensory Sentence Boxes. Please share what items and sentences you made in the comments section below! Enjoy!

 


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Filed Under: Fine Motor Activities Tagged With: learning activities, reading

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Kids Play Smarter is a blog about general ideas, theories, and concepts related to the field of occupational therapy and the growth and development of all children. The information presented on this blog is not intended to serve as or replace occupational therapy services for your child. The information on this blog is for entertainment, informational, and educational purposes only. This blog is not meant to replace formal professional consultation or evaluation from a qualified clinician. All children need to have the approval of a physician to participate in physical activities, including those described on this blog. In addition, children need to be supervised by a responsible adult at ALL times when completing activities that are illustrated and described on this blog. The author of this blog is NOT responsible or liable for any damage, injury, accident, illness, death, or adverse reaction due to participation in the activities described on the website.

Comments

  1. Amy SmithAmy Smith says

    June 16, 2017 at 2:45 am

    Thanks so much for reading and sharing! Enjoy!

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