Sensory play is extremely important and crucial for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers because of the experience and ways it lets them LEARN. It gives children the opportunity to simultaneously use several of their senses while letting them control and manipulate the objects, toys, environment, etc. Sensory play can done through so many different types of things such as paint (both edible and non edible), rice, beans, water, etc. It's fun. It's messy. It's explorative! Most importantly, children are learning AND having fun at the same time!
If your child is a little apprehensive about sensory play, you can make busy bags! These can slowly help integrate sensory play into their lives. Or if you just need something to keep your child "busy", these busy bags are excellent for that purpose!! Your child can squeeze, touch, manipulate, move, and shake the objects inside the bag with their hands or even their feet!! These also promote fine motor skills and coordination.
Heck, I'll admit.. I have ADHD, and these bags are amazing!!! I am sitting here playing with them as I am typing this. Ha!!! They can have a calming effect on you too, and they are fun!! :)
Here is how I made them:
Busy Bag #1:
Made with:
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon dish soap
Confetti
Busy Bag #2:
Made with:
2 Tablespoons hand sanitizer
Yellow food coloring
Cotton balls
Busy Bag #3:
Made with:
1 Tablespoon hand sanitizer
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Red food coloring
Feathers
Harry really enjoyed the busy bags. They were a HUGE hit!!
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