Sensory Baby: 4 Simple Projects for 1 Year-Olds
Without question, babies love to explore, play, and create. It is so important to let them experience using all of their senses, even when they are babes. Activities that involve funky textures, tastes, and sounds help them develop their creativity and their critical thinking skills. As a parent, we should help our children stimulate their senses with fun, imaginative, and sometimes, messy play! Here are 4 simple projects I did with my daughter, Adair. With parental supervision and common sense, have fun with your teeny tiny love!
Imagine, Create, Get Messy, & PLAY!
Click through for instructions to 4 simple sensory projects for babes…
Here's How:
Divide rice equally and put in plastic bags. Add 8-10 drops of food coloring and 1 tsp of alcohol to eat bag. Seal and shake until all rice is colored. Pour onto baking sheets and let dry for 24 hours.
Time to explore!
When the rice is dry, pour it into a plastic bin. Add a few trinkets – toys, scoops, etc. Let your little one go to town as they dig and pour and search for treasure!
Water Beads
Water beads are great for sensory play. You can find them in the floral section at most craft stores.
No-Mess Painting
This one is a winner! Let your little one enjoy painting without a big mess…
Cool Whip Painting
This is such a fun project! (And it tastes good, too!) Divide cool whip into equal parts. I used a muffin tin to make it easy. Add a few drops of food coloring to each part, and stir until mixed…
What about you? What sensory activity does your little one enjoy most?
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