Spring-Themed Kids Sensory Activities
Spring has officially sprung, and with it comes many new colors, creatures, and plants to explore through sensory play!
Sensory activities are incredibly important for children because the more they engage their senses and experience different things, the more they will understand the world around them!
Whether it’s through counting, identifying colors and shapes, or simply getting hands-on, here are 4 activities to help your kids to explore their senses while celebrating the season!
Flower Sensory Squish Bag
Materials Needed:
Gallon size freezer bag
Clear hair gel
Foam sticker shapes
Packing tape
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
Gather the materials needed and, if age appropriate, include your children in the assembly. You can even do a review of the colors and shapes of the foam as you add them to the bag.
Next, add the clear hair gel and (optional) food coloring to the bag. Seal the freezer bag with packing tape for extra security.
Finally, have fun squishing around the contents of the bag! See what shapes and colors your child can identify as they play.
Garden Sensory Bin
Materials Needed:
Flowers (real or fake)
Bin for “planting”
Instructions:
Begin by preparing the water beads according to their product instructions. When they are ready, pour them into your bin.
Finally, “plant” the flowers in the bin and have fun while discussing plant lifecycles for an extra educational element!
Bug Sensory Bottle
Materials Needed:
Voss style empty bottle
Clear dish soap
Small plastic bugs
Spider ring
Yellow and green glitter
Various types of yellow, white, and blue beads
Green mini rubber bands
Super glue
Magnifying glass (optional)
Instructions:
Pour clear dish soap into the bottle until it’s about 2/3 full
Add in the plastic bugs, spider ring, and beads.
Next, drop in the small rubber bands and glitter. If there is any remaining space, fill it with water.
Super glue the lid in place and allow it to dry before handing it over to your child to play with.
(Optional) Set out a magnifying glass so that kids can get a closer look at all the different insects in the bottle!
Bird Nest Sensory Bin
Materials Needed:
Colored craft paper
Scissors
Plastic eggs
Fluffy craft chicks
Large tub
Instructions:
Cut the colored paper into thin strips using the scissors.
Scrunch up the paper strips in your hands, then spread them over the bottom of your container.
Place some of the baby chicks into the eggs and close them. Place these closed eggs, along with some empty eggs and some “hatched” chicks on top of the paper. Enjoy!
