Apr
5 Activities for the 5 Senses
This month, we’re all about the 5 senses & wacky weather. Here’s 5 fun activities you can do at home to engage each one!
These “Rainbow Calm Down Sensory Bottles” can help younger ones learn their colors and provide a relaxation technique for the older kids!
Make your own calm down bottles today with craft supplies you have at home.
2. Taste the Rainbow
Taste is one of our favorite senses! Who doesn’t love a yummy snack? With this activity, all you need is some colored paper and fruit! Cut out the paper into circles, then add a sampling of like-colored fruits to the “plates” and let your little one start exploring and tasting! Fruits pictured below: banana, orange, kiwi, blueberries, and strawberries.
Work those fine motor skills with this activity focused on touch–with a fun rainbow twist!
Simply make 1.5 boxes of fettucine, dye them six different colors, spread out the noodles in a plastic bin (with a towel underneath) and let your preschooler explore, stretch, and twirl the rainbow!
More pictures and step-by-step instructions are available here.
Make some colorful noise with these sensory bottles that double as musical shakers. 5 easy-to-find materials and about 10 minutes of prep will have you and the kids making music and engaging their sense of sound in no time.
Learn how to make these colorful music makers and shake the blues away!
We saved the best for last! This scented sensory dough is so fun to make and play with! The best news? It only takes 4 simple ingredients to make:
- 2 cups Flour
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon of any extract or candy flavoring
- Wilton Frosting Coloring
You can find all of the instructions here and start playing with these magical dough today!
We’ve had a blast exploring the 5 senses & crazy weather this month–make sure to like our Facebook page for photos, discounts, parenting tips, DIY activities, and more!