I need help finding a learning experience for science/ sensory activity. The age is 3 years old.

http://www.google.com/#q=3+year+ikd+science%2F+sensory+activity

thanks I need help with the intended goals

I'm sure many of those websites include goals for the activities.

I cannot figure what that are?

A goal is stated like this:

By the end of this unit, each child will know how to ___________________.

One intended goal is to help children develop observation skills.

That's a bit broad. By age 3, children usually have amazing observation skills. Just watch them imitate their parents' and siblings' actions!

In your science activity, though, what type(s) of observation skills do you want them to develop?

Read through these ideas below (from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/ages-stages-helping-children-develop-logic-reasoning-skills )

Judging by appearances. When the form or appearance of a material changes, it's difficult for preschoolers to understand that quantities remain the same (or are "conserved"). For instance, during snack time, Janelle dumps her box of animal crackers on the table. Latisa looks into her own tightly filled box of crackers, then pouts and asks why Janelle has more crackers. She doesn't logically understand that if Janelle's crackers were placed back in the box, the quantities would look and be the same.

Looking at one thing at a time. Because it's hard for preschoolers to focus on more than their own singular perception, they tend to sort objects by one characteristic, rather than by two. If given some small blocks of different sizes, colors, and shapes, for example, young threes might decide to sort them by lining them up by size and calling them a "parade." However, older threes and fours might organize them by two attributes (color at first, then later by shape or size as well).

My activity was Squishy Bag experiment for 3 years. I am still having a hard time with list intended goals.

To find a suitable learning experience for a science/sensory activity for a 3-year-old, you can follow these steps:

1. Identify the science concept: Consider what specific science concept you want the activity to focus on. For a 3-year-old, some suitable concepts are colors, textures, sounds, or basic states of matter (solid, liquid, gas).

2. Explore age-appropriate resources: Look for resources that provide age-appropriate science activities. You can refer to books, educational websites, or early childhood education platforms. Some popular resources include "The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book" by Tom Robinson and websites like Science Buddies or Education.com.

3. Use sensory materials: Incorporate sensory elements into the activity to engage the child's senses. For example, use colored water, different textured objects, or items that produce interesting sounds.

4. Select an activity: Choose an activity that aligns with the science concept and uses sensory materials. Some examples are:
- Sensory bins: Create a sensory bin using colored rice or beans, and have the child explore different colors and textures.
- Ice exploration: Freeze water with small toys inside and let the child examine the melting process, discussing the concept of solids and liquids.
- Sound jars: Create sound jars using different materials like rice, rocks, or bells, and let the child shake them to explore different sounds.

5. Adapt activities to the child's abilities: Keep in mind the developmental level of a 3-year-old. Simplify the activity if needed and provide clear instructions to ensure the child can participate and understand.

Remember to always supervise the child during the activity and ensure that all materials used are safe and age-appropriate.