chicka chicka boom boom alphabet bin

Sandi 11:23:00 PM 17 comments
Earlier in the summer I added a sidebar link to all my sensory bin posts.

(It's right on the side - and will take you to a handy dandy photo list that will link you to all my sensory bins - or you could click [here].  

One of the families from my class last year told me (in the nicest way possible) that I had not included their favourite bin.  

A Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault, and illustrated by Lois Ehlert) inspired bin.

So, S, E, A and C (who was not even around when this bin was last out) - here it is.


ingredients:
neon food colouring dyed rice for the base
dyed alphabet pasta
cut up shiny bead garland
buttons 
clear glass gems
brightly coloured jacks
lei flower petals
spiky rubber balls
tropical vibe thrift shop treasures
pails, bowls, rakes and scoops
and
alphabet letters

 Last year's kidlets enjoyed matching letters, finding the letters of their names, finding the starting letter of their friends' names, sorting them by colour and shape, making letter towers.  

And having them crash down.  Chicka Chicka BOOM BOOM!

More Chicka Chicka resources:
counting coconuts printable from Peace Love and Learning
ten frame playdough mats from Kindergarten Celebration
fun ccbb hats from The Bug's Life and Mrs. Lee's Kindergarten
chicka chicka tree and letter matching sheet from First Grade a la Carte








            

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17 comments

  1. UnknownAugust 28, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Looks like fun.
    Julie :-)Mrs Stowe's Kinder Cottage

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  2. Sandi August 29, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Thanks, Julie. Hoping the kids enjoy it.

    Sandi

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  3. BarbaraAugust 30, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Ooh, so pretty!
    That reminds me. I must hang my coconut tree:)

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  4. ECAugust 31, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    Beautiful sensory bin! So many colors and so much to explore!

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    1. Sandi September 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      Thanks. I think I like playing in it as much as the kids!

      sandi

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  5. Kali LinAugust 31, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    This is a cute idea! We are getting ready to read this book, so I am pinning this so I won't forget! :)

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    1. Sandi September 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM

      You will LOVE the book. It is so much fun.

      Sand

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  6. The OT ToolboxSeptember 6, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I love this post. Sugar Aunts is featuring your this week on Share It Saturday. Thanks for linking up!
    Colleen at Sugar Aunts

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    1. Sandi September 7, 2013 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks for featuring us. Looking forward to seeing the new great ideas posted.

      Sandi

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  7. Alison RoseSeptember 10, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Love this idea. Thank you so much for sharing. I have just pinned this to the Sensory Learning board on the Teachers of Pinterest board. Hope this is okay! :)
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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  8. HeysseSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Love this - thank you. How much rice do you use and how much pasta?

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  9. UnknownSeptember 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Oh my goodness, my boys are too young for this now but it is too cute! Classic book and lots of fun!

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  10. KristinaDecember 7, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    So fun and colorful! Love the thrift store finds!

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  11. UnknownMay 15, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    This looks like so much fun! I love all the colors and textures.
    : 0 ) Theresa (Capri + 3)

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  12. AnonymousJuly 20, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    What a great sensory bin!

    Thank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!

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