Sensory Fun

Shaving Cream Fun

Looking to have a little sensory fun while getting a little messy? On a cookie sheet or other flat surface (that you don't mind getting messy) put a few blobs of shaving cream (or even whipped cream) and add a few drops of food colouring. Using some sort of tool like a spoon, popsicle stick, or straw, push and mix and spread the faomy blobs all around! (activity borrowed from here)

Sensory Bottles

Add either liquids or solids or both into an empty water bottle and tape or super glue the cap on so it does not come off. Try adding: water, oil, food colouring, buttons, glitter, rice, lentils, small toys.

For some more ideas, check out this link.

Water Play

Fill a large container with water and add measuring cups, scoops, and containers for filling and dumping. Try adding some soap and explore making bubbles. Do a little science experiment. What sinks and floats?

Mud Play

As the weather continues to get nicer and nicer, try getting a little messy outside. Fill a bucket or container with some dirt or sand, add a little water and mix it up! What will you do with your muddy mixture?

YOU'LL NEED:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup table salt
- 2 tbsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 cup boiling water
- Food colouring

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and cream of tartar. Mix well.
2. Add the oil.
3. Mix a few drops of food colouring into the boiling water and then add to the bowl.
4. Mix everything very well and massage with your hand until it is no longer sticky.
5. Once it has fully cooled, wrap in plastic and put in an airtight container. Store at room temperature until it dries out.

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