This science center display helps children explore sound with common objects. I collected “found” items to display on the tray with a sign, “What makes a sound?”, to invite children to explore.
The first tray has a variety of common “found” objects, and the second tray has a collection of various types of bells.
Objects I included are:
- Drum
- Castanet
- Keys on a ring
- Paper to crumple
- Water in a bottle
- Retractable pen
- Easter egg with rice inside
- Nut inside its shell
- Finger cymbals
Other objects that could be included: velcro, zipper, rainstick, squeaky toy, coin purse with coins.
Children can use these just to hear the different sounds or play a sound guessing game with a friend.
The collection of bells includes:
- Handbell
- Cowbell
- Jingle bells (different sizes)
- Desk bell (a.k.a. call bell)
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What a wonderful way of introducing Science to preschoolers, really enjoyed going through these activities for my daughter who is kindergarten.
Thank you, Smitha!
i love your site. All the ideas are wonderful ! Thanks for creating this lovely and useful site.
regards
Saira
Hi,
Do you have any more ideas like this for the other senses (sight, touch, smell, and taste).
Thanks
Great ideas, especially liked the science and sensory ones. Just the kind I was looking for!
Thanks for creating this website,
Love the ideas. Simple but fun for the kids to explore. Thanks
I love your website and great ideas, thank you so much!! Love. Shakila
Thank u so much. I m a teacher of kindergarten . And these activities are so interesting. Children really enjoy. I m so happy.
I love the wooden trays you use in your classroom, where do you find them and are they costly?
Thank you, Jenn! The trays are from Michaels. I don’t remember how much they were, but I bought each one with their 40% off coupons.
Thanks, I’ll keep my eyes out for their coupons and pick up a few!