Brain Enrichment Box

Select a theme (ex: ocean, outer space, sports, dogs, holidays, insects, flowers, etc) and create an enrichment box for preschool children by gathering ten different stimulating objects. They must include items that encourage a child’s growth in these areas of development: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, art, music, and dramatic play. Students then implement the box with a toddler and also share with their class. At the conclusion of the project, the students self-evaluate the box and write a short reflection based on their observation and interaction with the child as they explore the box..


Brain Enrichment Box Rubric ~

Theme Knowledge

4 ~ All of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. The theme is 
       relevant and interesting.
3 ~ Most of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. The theme is
      relevant and interesting.
2 ~ Some of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. The theme  
       is not relevant or interesting.
1 ~ Some of the materials in the box increase the knowledge or skills of a child about the theme. However,
       the theme is not relevant and/or interesting.

Creativity: Box, bag, barrel...whatever, may not necessarily be covererd by decorations but will be appealing.

4 ~ The student made the box fun to use by creative decorations, materials and game suggestions.
3 ~ The student made the box fun to use by some creative decorations, materials and/or game suggestions.
2 ~ The student made the box fun to use few creative decorations, or few materials or game suggestions.
1 ~ The student did not make the box fun to use.

Attractiveness: May use other types of containers that may not be colorful, but will be intriquing.

4 ~ Contrasting colors and at least 2 original graphics were used to give the box visual appeal.
3 ~ Contrasting colors and at least 1 original graphic were used to give the box visual appeal.
2 ~ Contrasting colors were used to give box visual appeal.
1 ~ Little or no color and no graphics were included.

Materials

4 ~ 10 materials that were all different were included, including at least 1 book
3 ~ 5-9 materials that were all different were included.
2 ~ 3-4 materials that were all different were included.
1 ~ 1-2 materials that were different were included.

Areas of Development

4 ~The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in all 7 areas.
3 ~The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in 5-6 areas.
2 ~ The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in 3-4 areas.
1 ~ The student explained how the box could be used to enhance the areas of development in 1-2 areas.