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12 Fun & Easy Sensory Activities for Infants & Toddlers

Published: Apr 15, 2020 · Modified: Aug 7, 2023 by Tina · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Do you want to:

  • Keep your toddler busy
  • Have them develop important skills, and
  • Let them have a blast

-- just by whipping up something in ten minutes that barely cost any money?

Then you need to check out these 12 sensory activities!

 

 

Why is Sensory Play Important for Toddlers?

In addition to being fun (and keeping a toddler out of trouble for a relatively long period of time), sensory activities help kids with:

  • Imagination</li
  • Creativity
  • Problem Solving
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Cause and Effect
  • Language Skills
  • Math Skills

Sensory Activities for Infants and Toddlers

1

Sensory Play Rainbow Rice

Photo Credit: momwifebusylife.com

Instead of adding plain rice to your sensory bin, why not make Rainbow Rice?

Not only does it look more fun, but it will help your toddler learn and recognize primary colors.

2

Glow in the Dark Sensory Bottle

Photo Credit: momwifebusylife.com

Glow in the dark toys are always a big hit with kids. This Glow in the Dar Sensory Bottle is simple to make and provide lots of fun, non-messy play and entertainment.

3

Ducks Pond Sensory Bin 

Photo Credit: www.tootsmomistired.com

Feeding wild ducks bread is a controversial issue ... but you can safely feed your ducks all day long with this Duck Pond Sensory Bin.

4

Super Crazy Bubble Foam (with a secret ingredient)

Photo Credit: rootsoftruth.ca

This Bubble Foam is super easy to make and provides hours of entertainment.

5

Two Ingredient Edible Slime (Without Borax or Glue)

Photo Credit: theplaybasedmom.com

Are you looking for a slime recipe that easy to make and taste-safe for toddlers?

Then look no further. This recipe for Edible Slime only requires two ingredients.

6

Fall Nature Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: thegrowingcreatives.com

So many people -- including me -- love the smells and feels of autumn ... so why not create a Fall Nature Sensory Bin to enjoy them more?

The great thing about this sensory bin is that most of the items you can just find outside.

7

Unscented Fake Snow Recipe

Photo Credit: momscollab.com

Did you ever make homemade fake snow, only to be grossed out by the smell of it?

Well, you won't have that problem with this Unscented Fake Snow Recipe.

You can have kids can play with this snow by itself, or add it to an existing sensory bin.

8

Jello Sensory Play for Infants and Toddlers

In the mood for some fun messy play?

Just grab a tarp (or go outside) and let your kids go to town with this Jello activity. 

9

DIY Moon Sand

Photo Credit: allaboutbabyblog.com

Looking for something similar to sand, but less messy and safer for infants and toddlers?

Here's a simple DIY Moon Sand that your toddler can even help you create.

10

Garden Sensory Bin

Photo Credit: thegrowingcreatives.com

This Garden Sensory Bin is a great way to let your toddler "play in the dirt" without destroying your garden.

11

No Mess Indoor Sandbox For Toddlers

Photo Credit: gluesticksblog.com

This No-Mess Indoor Sandbox is the ultimate toddler mom hack that provides hours of indoor sensory play.

12

Flower Sensory Soup

Photo Credit: www.livinglifeandlearning.com

Have you recently received flowers for Mother's Day, your birthday, or just because you got a good deal on them at Costco?

Put them to good use when they start to fade and make this Flower Sensory Soup.

Check Trello for articles that talk about benefits of sensory play

 

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