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Puzzle Piece Sensory Bin

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The symbol for autism is a puzzle piece so that’s where the idea for this sensory bin came from. This is a great way to use puzzles you aren’t using anymore or those you’ve lost some of the pieces for.

I put a plea out on Facebook for mismatched puzzle pieces and my friend A. responded with two big bags filled with all shapes, colours and sizes of puzzle pieces!

I threw them into two bins and called them our sensory bin for the week! This was for sure the easiest sensory bin I’ve ever made!

Puzzle Sensory Bin:

Supplies needed:

  • assorted puzzle pieces
  • plastic bin

Directions:

  1. Dump all the puzzle pieces in a plastic bin.
  2. Invite your child to play.

We also used the puzzle piece in other ways too such as making paper puzzles and cardboard ones. We discussed how Aspergers makes some things a challenge for Einstein and makes some things easier. We watched some YouTube videos geared at explaining autism to kids.

For our lunch on Friday, we made a special a la Einstein plate for everyone. It had the puzzle piece tribute in the form of cheese and it was all orange, Einstein’s favourite colour.

If you are looking for information on making sensory bins, you may be interested in my book. The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Bins

 

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  1. Sara H says

    Gluten Free freezer meals!! I will be checking back for those recipes. I’ve often wondered how they’d turn out. I would love to be able to do that. 🙂

  2. Donna says

    I love how your family is excitedly involved with your own Autism Awareness Week! I stongly believe that explaining and celebrating each other’s differences teaches our children how to love people as individuals.

    And fantastic job on the animal cells! I can’t wait to do that one day!
    http://ajoyfulmess.blogspot.com

  3. Dawn says

    I love your sensory box and that human cell. What a wonderful week. I look forward to your gluten free freezer cooking entry.
    Blessings, Dawn

  4. Jessy at Our Side of the Mountain says

    Happy belated birthday, Snuggle Puppy!

    Love the Jell-o cell! How fun! (I have that worksheet pinned! LOL)

    What a great idea to learn about Autism! We have done a few things in the past for my youngest who has Sensory Processing Disorder so that the older kids (and him) could understand better what he is going through and to learn patience when he’s having some challenging times. It really does help the WHOLE family!