![This Canada Day sensory play invitation for a light table or light box is party-ready. Transparent maple leaves and light-u accessories are the highlights!](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canada-Day-Sensory-Play-683x1024.png)
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This Canada Day sensory play activity is a must to include in a celebration of this annual holiday. It offers early learners the chance to explore Canadian flag-themed loose parts in an unexpected way on a light table or light box. Party supplies are a natural fit, and add pizzaz to the sensory invitation.
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Supplies To Collect
![Set out Canada Day-themed loose parts on a light table or light box for magical sensory play.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Light-Table-Canada-Day-Theme-1-1024x768.jpg)
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Gathered for this red and white Canada Day sensory play activity are:
- clear compartment tray
- clear plastic egg carton
- maple leaf frame
- small Canadian flag
- reusable maple leaf ice cubes
- transparent maple leaves
- red and clear gems
- large red diamond-shaped gems
- light-up necklace and glasses
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The Canada Day Sensory Play Invitation
This patriotic sensory play activity shines on a light table or light box. You can also use an economical DIY lightbox as a base. It will work just fine!
A clear compartment tray showcases red and white loose parts collected for exploration.
A maple leaf cut out taken from a hanging decoration makes a nice frame to decorate with loose parts. A rectangular frame can be used too.
A clear egg carton invites sorting activities.
Transparent maple leaves and reusable ice cubes, red diamond-shaped gems, and red and clear gems provide gleaming loose parts for little learners to explore.
![Transparent maple leaves and gems are gleaming loose parts in this Canada Day sensory invitation for the light table.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canada-Day-Theme-Loose-Parts-1024x1024.jpg)
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A small Canadian flag is another great accessory to arrange loose parts on.
Not all the items offered need to be transparent or light-themed. Rubber ducks and story stones add variety and interest.
![This Canada Day sensory play invitation for a light table or light box is party-ready. Transparent maple leaves and light-up accessories are the highlights!](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canada-Day-Sensory-Invitation-1024x1024.jpg)
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A light-up necklace and pair of glasses add a party vibe to the sensory activity and offer additional ways to investigate light.
Maple leaf and Canadian flag finger projectors would be a fun accessory to include!
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This Canada Day sensory play activity is designed for a light table or light box. But early learners would love to explore the loose parts anywhere in your home or classroom.
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![Set out Canada Day-themed loose parts on a light table or light box for magical sensory play.](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canada-Day-Light-Box-Sensory-Play-683x1024.png)
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![This Canada Day sensory play invitation for a light table or light box is party-ready. Transparent maple leaves and light-u accessories are the highlights!](http://puttingtheprettyinpreschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Canada-Day-Sensory-Play-683x1024.png)
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© Annette Kaminsky June 30, 2022
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