Here comes Sensory bottles-Part two as promised. I was very excited about this project when I went to the nicest arts and craft store in Helsinki. They had so many fun and colourful stuff to use for the bottles (and other projects). They kindly let me store my things behind the counter, while I spent a long time ticking things of my list and asking them for help with this that and the other.
Sensory bottles are clear bottles that are filled up with a variety of materials that stimulate your children’s senses through sight, touch, smell, taste and hearing.
The bottles were a great success with my little friend, especially the ones with the feathers and the pipe cleaners. Maybe they are lighter and more colourful? I’ve asked him why he liked them the best and he just answered, “Maa”. Bless his cotton socks.
Sensory bottles-part two
Ingredients
- Clear (water) bottles
- Glue
- What I used was;
- Feathers
- Match sticks
- Beads
- Pipe cleaners
- You can also add;
- Beads
- Buttons
- Pom poms
- Ribbons
- Foam letters or animals
- Plastic eyes
- Glitter (bigger is better)
- Sequins
- Dices
Instructions
Collect clear empty water bottles, wash them and remove any labels and glue (let them dry on the inside).
Fill the bottles with materials of your choice.
Glue the cap securely on the bottle.
When the glue is dry, start to play!
Here is another sensory activity for you to try out!
