Sensory Activities

Multi-sensory activities encourage children to interact with the world in several ways, using touch, sight, sound and taste, often all in the same activity!

Playing with unicorn sensory rice.

Sensory Activities

Unicorn Sensory Rice

This unicorn sensory rice is simple to make and full of color. Use it to make your own sensory bin to keep little hands busy for hours.

Playing with a snowy animals sensory bin.

Sensory Activities

Snowy Animals Sensory Bin

This Snowy Animals Sensory Bin is perfect for exploring animal tracks and learning about how animals survive winter. Your little one will want to play for hours!

Outdoor activity like play, touch and sensory learning method for baby and kids.

Sensory Activities, Special Needs

Springtime Sensory Play: Outdoor Activities for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders

The natural world is the perfect setting for sensory exploration. Children with sensory processing disorders can engage with nature during outdoor sensory play.

Winter-themed I spy sensory bottle.

Sensory Activities

Winter-Themed I Spy Sensory Bottle

This Winter-Themed I Spy Sensory Bottle is a great way to keep little ones busy on a cold day. With just a few supplies, you can create this unique activity!

Three tactile alphabet cookies spelling B O G

Play, Sensory Activities, Tactile Arts and Crafts

Tactile Alphabet Cookies Using Sugar Cookie Playdough

Learning the alphabet can be fun with these tactile alphabet cookies. Try out this educational activity using homemade sugar cookie playdough.

Children in forest looking at leaves as a researcher together with the magnifying glass.

Math and Science, Sensory Activities

Exploring Nature: 5 Outdoor Learning Activities for Preschoolers

Looking for things to do outside with your preschooler? These ideas for outdoor learning are easy, inexpensive, informal, and best of all, fun!

A little European girl plays with beads in the colored sand.

Sensory Activities

Sensory Play: 5 Hands-On Activities for Preschool Sensory Development

Sensory play is easy, fun, and doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out our ideas for simple, hands-on - and messy! - sensory learning play with your preschooler.

Teacher and kids learning ecology gardening.

Math and Science, Sensory Activities

Gardening with Kids: Planting Seeds of Knowledge in Preschool

Ready to discover the joy of gardening with your kids? Our expert tips and fun, hands-on gardening activities will cultivate a love for nature.

Sensory integration room in the center for children.

Sensory Activities

21 Sensory Room Ideas to Try at Home

Have you considered creating a sensory room or sensory space in your home? It doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. Take a look at these simple ideas.

Little boy 1 year playing in the kindergarten.

Sensory Activities

What Is Sensory Soft Play?

Sensory soft play delights the senses but did you know it also helps develop your child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive skills, find out more.

Children's room with a play tent, pillows and toys in baskets.

Sensory Activities

How To Create a Sensory Corner

If you're looking for resources to help your child's sensory regulation, look no further than a sensory corner! Learn how to create the perfect sensory corner.

Rainbow Playdough Cutting Station

Play, Sensory Activities

Rainbow Playdough Cutting Station

This rainbow playdough cutting station is perfect for fine motor skill practice. Grab your playdough supplies and have some fun with your little one!

Sensory Bag

Play, Sensory Activities

7 DIY Mess-Free Sensory Bags

DIY mess-free sensory bags entertain little ones and encourage sensory play and exploration of their senses.

Glo Pals in a water sensory table.

Light Play, Sensory Activities

Glo Pals Water-Activated Light-Up Cubes for Sensory Play

Glo Pals are light-up cubes that are only activated when wet! You can play with them in a water table or in the bathtub for sensory water play.

Cute little toddler girl sitting on the ground after falling at summer park.

Sensory Activities

Sensory Seeking Behavior in Children: What to Know

Is your child constantly moving, jumping, in your face, or touching things? These sensory-seeking behaviors are stressful. Learn ways you can help your child.

Mother using rattle to play with her baby.

Sensory Activities

Sensory Input: Everything a Parent Needs to Know

Your child’s challenging behaviors may have to do with their senses. Learn why they may act out and what you can do to help with fun at-home activities!

Mom gently hugged her daughter.

Sensory Activities

Tactile Sensitivity: What Parents Need to Know

Worried your child may have tactile sensitivity? Here is all you need to know.

sensory hula hoop

Sensory Activities

13 Budget-Friendly Small Sensory Space Ideas

Small sensory spaces can be just as effective as large expensive sensory rooms, but they can fit into both your home and your budget!

Preschool baby boy is using two hands to hold clear bottle to pour water beads.

Sensory Activities

7 DIY Sensory Bottle Ideas for Calm Down Time

Sensory bottles are wonderful for calming children and giving them sensory input. Learn how to make an easy DIY sensory bottle at home!

Ivan relaxing in his body sock.

Sensory Activities

Body Socks: 10 Fun Sensory Play Activities for Kids

Body socks are incredibly versatile and can be both calming or stimulating, depending on how you use them.

A girl on her belly on a scooter board reaches for rings.

Sensory Activities

Scooter Board Activities: 18 Sensory Play Ideas for Kids

Scooter boards provide sensory input and limitless options for play. They promote cognitive, speech, and motor development while encouraging self-regulation.

Baby sitting on a chair at home is grabbing food inside the bowl.

Sensory Activities

21 DIY Sensory Activities for Infants

We've gathered some effortless, inexpensive ways to create a variety of sensory play activities for you and your little one to enjoy.

Ocean sensory table idea.

Sensory Activities

12 Seasonal Sensory Table Ideas for Hands-On Learning

A sensory table is a container and table in one where you can set up fun materials for your child to explore and learn using their hands.

A little boy outside playing with water beads.

Sensory Activities

Water Beads: 7 Fun Sensory Play Activities for Kids

Water bead sensory play is ideal for children 5+ years old and can help kids develop fine and gross motor, language, and social skills.