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Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table – Apple Scented Water

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The kids loved this easy apple sensory table during a recent preschool apple theme. They were so engaged with the activity as well as the literacy component we added to the mix.

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  • A deliciously scented apple sensory table for kids
  • Done-for-You Preschool Resources

A deliciously scented apple sensory table for kids

Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table - Apple Scented Water

Yes, I am still on my apple-theme kick!  🙂  We’ve been learning about apples since the first day of preschool, and this will continue the rest of the month.  Last week, we had a great time with an apple sensory table that was super easy and super cheap!  It only cost me 99 cents (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post).

The secret ingredient?  Apple-scented shampoo!  It was on sale at my local grocery store, and I know the Dollar Store carries it as well.  I put a small squirt into my sensory bins, then added lukewarm water.  It didn’t take much to provide a yummy green apple scent and some bubbles.  I replaced the water each day, and I still had most of the apple-scented shampoo left at the end of the week.

Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table with Apple Scented Water

Related: Spring Sensory Bin

The kids went “bobbing for apples” in the apple sensory table.  For this, I simple tossed in laminated apples that had the children’s names written on them.  I didn’t do the best job laminating some of the apples, though.  This ended up with some soggy apples and runny names.  The students weren’t bothered by it, though!  Next time, I’ll use something sturdier — perhaps some of those little fake apples!

Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table with Apple Scented Water

I also added perforated plastic golf balls (ping pong balls would work, too) and slotted spoons to the apple-scented water.  This activity was a BIG hit with the boys and girls!  They used the spoons to stir the water, transfer bubbles between the bins, and even “catch” some of the name apples.  Mostly, though, they enjoyed moving the ping pong balls back and forth with the slotted spoons.

Yes, quite a bit of water ended up on the floor due to the kids’ enthusiasm.  To reign that in, I put an absorbent mat underneath the sensory table.  I also made sure to add less water to the bins after the first day!  🙂

Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table with Apple Scented Water

Shared at The Sunday Showcase, Tuesday Tots

Done-for-You Preschool Resources

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  1. Emma says

    September 22, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    This looks fun! I love the simple idea of adding apple-scented shampoo – I never would have thought of that but what a great addition!

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    • Mary Catherine says

      September 23, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks, Emma! It was one of those spur of the moment things, to be honest. A lot of my preschoolers seem to LOVE sensory play that has a definite scent to it. So I was trying to come up with something easy for the water table. 🙂

      Reply
  2. chelsey @buggyandbuddy says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    What a cool idea!! I really want to try this with my kiddos now!

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    • Mary Catherine says

      September 23, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Thanks, Chelsey! Let me know how your kids like it if you get the chance to try it with them. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Allison says

    September 27, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    We’ve been obsessed with apples, too! I love this bin. I’ll be featuring it on The Sunday Showcase this weekend. Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
    • Mary Catherine says

      October 8, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      Glad I wasn’t the only one obsessed with apples recently! 🙂 Thanks so much for the feature — I love checking out the Sunday Showcase each week. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Ann @ My Nearest and Dearest says

    September 27, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    Love this! Great idea to use the apple scented shampoo!

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    • Mary Catherine says

      October 8, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks, Ann! It really made the classroom smell delicious, too!!

      Reply
  5. Betsy Deck says

    September 27, 2013 at 11:30 pm

    My son’s name is Lawson! I can’t believe you have a Lawson too. Very cool! Great site!

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    • Mary Catherine says

      October 8, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      How funny! I love that name, too, and it totally fits the kiddo. 🙂

      Reply
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