Monday, May 21, 2012

May Sensory Tub - Angry Birds

We recently bought an iPad and Angry Birds was one of the first games we installed. Talk about fun (and addictive)! Within a few days Angry Birds was all the rage in our house and I knew I had to create a sensory tub and mini unit with these birds in mind. :)

Here's what's inside:
:: stone pebbles
:: lots of wooden cubes
:: various pieces from our Lincoln log set
:: plastic (Easter) egg
:: egg shaped gems/sequins (these are hidden under the rocks and inside of the large egg)
:: jumbo pom-pom/puffs in Angry Bird colors
:: feathers
:: acrylic ("glass") cubes
:: metal container with Angry Bird picture
:: glass votive
:: nest (from the pet section at our local pet store)
:: cardboard box with TNT logo

My very manly husband made this slingshot in less than 15 minutes using stuff from around the house/yard and this tutorial as a guide. James has been using it to launch the puffs/birds all over the place!

I won't have time to share the mini unit until (hopefully) later this week. My poor girl is teething BIG TIME and is very snuggly and needy as a result. My arms are happily preoccupied with holding and cuddling her as much as possible. :)

Click the button below to see a full list of my sensory tubs or click here to view my slideshow on the Counting Coconuts Facebook page.


~Thank you for your comments!~

7 comments:

shauna029 said...

This is absolutely amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing this!! My 2 boys will love this!!

God bless you & your family

Sarah Sterling said...

So cute! We just got Angry Birds too and it is family obsession. We also just got Angry Birds Rio (based on the movie)I secretly like it better!

Tina Marie said...

That looks really neat! I love your sensory bins.

I also want to know that I am nominating you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I mostly lurk and don't often comment, but I want you to know that I really like your blog and read it often.

To accept the award, just follow the link and the directions.

God Bless.

Teaching Stars said...

My girls are addicted to Angry Birds. Thanks for sharing this idea!

Shaheen said...

I have totally copied your ideas :) specially the sensory tub and my son loves it. I have linked you to my blog as well. http://activitiesathome.tumblr.com/

:)

Unknown said...

My son is 4 and he has been asking to go to school since he was three. I am a graduate with a home school teaching degree. I feel that working with the Angry Birds will really keep my son's attention. His attention span is about as long as that of a four year old, unless it is interesting to learn about. Thank you for your blog!

Unknown said...

My son is addicted to Angry Birds. He's just about 5 and I would would like to introduce him to to schooling in a way that will keep his attention. I have a diploma in home school teaching, I praise the Lord for that. I never imagined I would actually have to use it until now. I believe I will slowly introduce school in a fun way with Angry Birds!

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