While I am off taking a little maternity break I am pleased to bring you a few guest posts from some great fellow bloggers. Today’s post is from Sarah who blogs over on Boo Roo and Tigger Too. Sarah is going to talk to you all about simple toddler friendly sensory activities using food.
If you like this post don’t forget to check out all our other Sensory Play and Toddler Craft post for lots more messy fun.
But for now over to Sarah!
Author bio: Sarah Anguish is an award-winning family lifestyle blogger based in Norfolk. She showcases family life, home, travel and everything in between on her Top 10 UK mum blog www.boorooandtiggertoo.com. If you’re looking for home and garden inspiration then check out her afewfavouritethings.com blog.
When it comes to great sensory items for your child you can’t go wrong with food. Food allows your child to fully immerse themselves in the sensory experience in a safe way. If you have a child that has a habit of putting things in their mouths like playdough you may feel nervous giving them a lot of sensory materials on the market. When you use food for sensory activities, your child can safely taste them.
Making bread
Making your own bread is a great opportunity to allow your child to spend time kneading the dough. Whip up your favourite bread recipe and have your child kneed it by hand or just give them a chunk of it to kneed and play with.
Smelling bottles
Smelling bottles are a great sensory activity you can whip up in the kitchen. Save old spice jars and wash them out well. Place different food items into the jars and have your child smell the bottle and guess what is inside. To make it harder you can wrap duct tape around the jar to hide the view of what is inside it.
Mushy Bags
One food sensory activity kids love is mushy bags. To make these look through the fridge for mushy leftovers. Mashed potatoes, cooked veggies, or cooked pasta are always great choices. Fill ziplock bags with mushy leftovers you know won’t get eaten or are maybe a bit past the good for eating stage. Tape the bag shut to avoid a mess and watch your child delight in squishing and mushing the bag. They can use a finger to draw in the push from the outside of the bag.
Jelly treasure
Make jelly and hid small toys or sensory items in the jelly. Have your child mush and squish the jelly to get to the items hidden inside of it. This mushing squishing fun is great for kids to enjoy and can not only full fill your sensory seeker’s needs but is easy and inexpensive for you.