Sensory play for elementary

Add a sensory aspect to your science explorations! Let your kids learn about oil and water with this oil and water sensory bag for mess free science fun!

Objective: Creating simple sensory activities. Messy play encourages creativity, problem-solving, increases confidence, motor and social skills. Skill Development: Sensory Play Minimum age: Preschool Materials: Shovels, spoons Bowls, squeeze bottles, plastic containers Pitcher of Water Color Splash Liquid water colors {blue, purple} … Read More

And bonus: it leaves hands cleaner than when you started!

fun experemint for all ages. need baking soda, viniger, water food coloring

Are you looking for a new classroom sensory idea? One of my favorite sensory activities for elementary students is making potions. There are so many benefits to sensory play, like helping sensory sensitivity and regulating emotions for kids. My blog post gives you step-by-step instructions on mixing potions, including my potion ingredient list. This would be a great outdoor classroom idea to prevent a mess but you can also use a splat mat if you need an indoor classroom activity.

This taste-safe Jell-O toy rescue activity requires under 5 minutes of prep time and is perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!

This no cook lavender playdough recipe is perfect for sensory play with kids and for helping calm over-stimulated kids too. A simple homemade recipe anyone can make!

A fun and noisy combination of science and fun! This homemade noise putty is easy to make and kids love it. A great rainy day activity.

Whip up soap foam for a super easy water sensory play activity for kids. Soap foam is great for toddler and preschoolers.

Chocolate oobleck is the perfect sensory material to use in a Valentine's sensory bin or as fake mud for play.