Many kids really enjoy sensory play and it can really help them develop their fine motor control as well as expressive language. So, we rounded up some really fun sensory activities for kids here. These are fun ideas that are easy to do and perfect for keeping kids busy on the weekends, over spring break, or in the summer.
From slime to moon sand to so much more, there are plenty of suggestions here to appeal to a wide variety of children. Which ones do you think your kids would like the best?
Sensory Activities for Kids
EASY DIY SLIME From A Little Craft In Your Day
So many kids just love playing with slime. This one is easy to make and so much fun to use!
SPRING FLOWER SENSORY BOTTLEFROZEN DINOSAUR EGGS SENSORY PLAY From The Imagination Tree
DIY MOON SAND From A Little Craft In Your Day
If you have never played with moon sand, you’re in for a treat. This is soft and smooth and so much fun!
BEACH SENSORY PLAY AND SMALL WORLD From Fantastic Fun And Learning
DIY SENSORY CUBES From Teaching Mama
Create sensory cubes with a variety of colors and textures for hours of fun for babies and toddlers.
FARM SENSORY PLAY ACTIVITY From Frugal Fun 4 Boys
BUBBLE BIN SENSORY PLAY ACTIVITY From No Time For Flash Cards
Bubbles are always a hit – even with the adults. Put together a bubble bin and watch the laughter begin.
WINTER SENSORY ACTIVITIES WITH WATER BEADS From Fun A Day
EXPLORING MAGNET SENSORY PLAY From And Next Comes L
Explore magnets and what they can and can’t do through this sensory play bin!
JELLY SOAP FOAM From Paging Fun Mums
ALPHABET CAR WASH SENSORY BIN From Parenting Chaos
Take those cars to the car wash with this super fun bin!
RAINBOW LOOM SENSORY BOTTLE From Teaching Mama
HOMEMADE KINETIC SAND From The Chaos And The Clutter
Kinetic sand is really popular around our home but it’s so expensive! Check out this homemade version instead.
GLOWING GALAXY WATER BIN From Fun A Day
WASH THE MUDDY FARM ANIMALS SENSORY PLAY From The Imagination Tree
Oh no – these animals are all muddy! Let’s give them a bath with this fun sensory bin.
COLORED ICE SENSORY PLAY From Learn Play Imagine
DUCK POND SENSORY PLAY From Fantastic Fun And Learning
RAINBOW RICE SENSORY PLAY From Eating Richly
Dye some rice a rainbow of colors and watch the kids get creative!
SENSORY WALK From Messy Little Monster
PAINTED DYED WATER From Busy Toddler
RAINBOW SOAP FOAM BUBBLES From Fun At Home With Kids
More bubble fun with these rainbow soap foam bubbles!
LADYBUG LIFE CYCLE ACTIVITIES From Natural Beach Living
SPRING FLOWER SENSORY BOTTLE From Kids Craft Room
Sensory bottles can take so many different forms. This one focuses on spring and flowers!
FLOWER GARDEN PLAY DOUGH From Fantastic Fun And Learning
FLOWER PARTS PLAY DOUGH MAT From ABC’s Of Literacy
Play dough mats are easy to put together and provide hours of fun and learning for your kids!
