SENSORY FUN
BUBBLE TROUBLE
1/2 cup of washing up liquid
5 cups water
2 tablespoons glycerine
1 teaspoon sugar
put in microwave for 10 secs before use for better bubbles
unusual bubble blowers
funnels, plastic tubing, rope tied in a hoop, tennis racquet, plastic netting
FINGER PAINT
2 cups of white flour
2 cups cold water
food colouring
warm in microwave just prior to use
add other materials to make it a differing sensory experience
instead of food colouring use powdered jelly to add colour and a strong scent.
allow children to play with this on a plastic surface then take a print
put paint onto a plastic mirror to get a nice reflection back when playing again take a print
put in shallow trays and use feet
CLEAN MUD
1 bar "Dove" soap
1 roll toilet paper
1 gallon of water
in a large tub layer up toilet paper
grate soap and sprinkle over paper
add warm water
leave over night
use to make models
CORNFLOUR DOUGH
1 cup corn flour
1 cup warm water
1 tablespoon oil
mix in pan, cook until thick
makes a smooth dough
FRUITY PUTTY
0.3 ounce sugar free jelly powder
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
4 tablespoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cups of boiling water
mix dry ingredients in pan add boiling water and oil
stir over medium heat until ball formed
CLOUD DOUGH
8 parts flour
1 part baby oil
mix together, it will be soft yet holds together like wet sand
add a splash of food colouring
use different scents of baby oil and appropriate to colour
SNOW
Lux soap flakes
water
mix water and soap flakes use manual or hand whisk
a small amount of water will allow "snow" to be moulded and left to harden.
a greater amount of water will create alot of bubbles
provide a range of whisks
SAND DOUGH
1 cup sand
1/2 cup corn flour
3/4 cup hot water
mix ingredients in pan
cook until very thick
let models dry in the sun for 12 hours
SHAVING FOAM
spray foam on table or tray.
allow children to spread around drawing patterns with fingers
add power paint mix colours
take prints by putting paper on top
* use sensitive shaving foam and supervise children*
OTHER SENSORY IDEAS
marshmallows - melt in microwave, very sticky add washing up liquid to make slimy and bubbly
mashed potato - instant mash, allow children to mix with water and food colouring
rice krispies - add water and colouring listen and squish
cherrios - thread, float on water
weetabix - float on water, mix with water
cornflakes - add water and colour
oats - dry -avoid excessive eating. add water squishy and silky
hair gel, vaseline,moisturiser, baby massage gel - put on plastic mirrors or trays use fingers
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