From water to sand, slime, shave cream, and seeds – the list of sensory materials you can explore is almost endless. If you would like to read a brief overview about what sensory play is then begin by reading this post : Everyday Sensory Play in Preschool.
Here are some of the many ways we explore sensory play...
Exploring oranges around the classroom
There are so many different ways to explore a color but when you have a fruit that has the color and the color word all
Let’s make pumpkin seed soup!
Exploring pumpkins and then having fun exploring the seeds with pumpkin seed soup!
Water play their way
Following the children’s lead has led to new kinds of waterplay!
Ten terrific ways to get the most out of water play
Discover these terrific tips for how to get the most out of water play!
Bumpy ball painting
Around here you can find bumpy balls at just about any store. I picked up six bumpy balls from the Dollar Tree for some bumpy ball painting!
Sponge block water play puzzles
I like to use these sponges for art, science, math and they make a fun addition to the water play table. Check out our sponge block water play puzzles!
All pumped up for water play and moose track soap
An amazing water play process that combines literacy, motor skills, and water play! You won’t want to miss the fun with this one!
O is for orange juice water play
We have been having loads of playing in our orange juice water table!
Investigating the parts of a spider through fine motor play
I have always wanted to try gelatin play and finally took the time to put it together using our own version of spider parts and it was totally worth it.
Building life skills with lid soup!
Be sure to keep saving up those lids because you will need lots of them for lid soup waterplay!
Pumpkin seed soup
Exploring the wonderful smell of pumpkin spice and feel of pumpkin seeds through the simple water play experience of making pumpkin seed soup!
Stirring up colorful designs through sensory coloring
The children had fun using jumbo sized crayons to stir up a colorful design through sensory coloring!
Exploring textured water play
When a preschooler is in the “play zone” it is best to let him explore without interruption! Exploring textured water play is just the ticket for getting your child into the play zone!
One-inch water play
I rarely meet a preschool age child that doesn’t enjoy water play. Although any kind of water play ultimately leads to wet kids, the benefits of water play far outweigh the hassle of mopping up wet floors or changing out wet clothing…
A very simple invitation to sensory play
Exploring shave cream sensory play with a two year old and understanding what is most important along the way…
Colored water play in preschool
Exploring the process of mixing colors with this very intriguing and open ended water play station!