Objective: Create a fun outer space themed sensory bin for parties, events or everyday play! Materials: White Rice Black Color Splash Acrylic Paint Ziploc Baggie & Foil Sensory Bin (or inflatable option!) Star-shaped beads Sparkle pony beads Clear beads (glow-in-the-dark!) … Read More
Category Archives: Sensory Ideas
Jumbo DIY Volcano – Group STEAM Activity
Here is a super fun DIY Volcano activity that you can incorporate to a Dinosaur theme event, STEM program or even camp, which uses brown and red acrylic paints as well as red liquid watercolors and some basic household supplies. … Read More
Wizard Themed Sensory Play Activity
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: Cauldron Shovels or spoons Bowls Squeeze bottles or plastic containers Color Splash Liquid water colors (blue, … Read More
Top DIY Spa Day Party Ideas
Plan a spa party that’s focused on self-care to soothe your soul by invigorating your senses with fun DIY activities! Pampering yourself is effective for stress reduction & paired with the comfort that’s gained through social engagement is a winning … Read More
How to Make Mini Volcanoes – Sensory & STEAM Activity For Kids
Objective: Simple sensory play for exploring volcanoes and incorporating chemistry. This can be used as a fun sensory STEAM activity for kids, and even for a Dinosaur theme! Materials: Air dry clay Red liquid watercolor (or food coloring) Brown acrylic … Read More
DIY Sensory Bottles for Kids
We made these fun sensory bottles as one of the crafts at our Parent’s Night Out event, it was awesome that each kid bottle turned out so creative and diverse, they all had a lot of fun using the different objects to put … Read More
DIY Canvas Painting – Egg Splatter Art
Objective: Create exciting process art Process Art means the focus is on the experience of the process and not on how wonderful the final product looks. Although, in this case, I adore the outcome just as much. Materials: Clean eggs … Read More
How To Make Colorful Sensory Bins For Kids
Objective: Creating simple sensory bins for exploring colors Sensory bins allow kids to develop skills in several areas: fine motor skills, color identification, language development, cognition and problem solving. I love using the Color Splash!® Neon Liquid Tempera Paint to die the rice … Read More
Watercolor & Shaving Cream DIY Sensory Activity
We did this colorful DIY shaving cream craft during our Parents Night Out event at the YMCA. It can be done at any time for an awesome sensory play experience, with any color. The benefits of using liquid watercolors makes … Read More
Sensory Trays for Seniors – A New Sensory Stimulation Experience
Are you ready to bring a new sensory experience to the older adults in your program? An active, open-ended experience that combines sensory-rich materials, allowing participants to use their imaginations, creativity and expression. We are excited to introduce the concept … Read More
