Have you ever tried sensory play recipes? Do you know all about sensory play? This type of tactile play is awesome for young kids and has so many benefits that you can read about in our sensory play ideas resource guide. I love to whip up quick sensory recipes that are super easy for you to do too!
EASY SENSORY PLAY RECIPES TO MAKE FOR KIDS
The BEST Sensory Play Recipes
When you want to keep the kids away from the television and engaged with hands-on play, open up your kitchen cupboard! Here’s a list of sensory play recipes, that nicely complements our favorite sensory bin fillers.
We have had a blast with sensory bins for early learning. Sensory bins are a remarkable early childhood tool that everyone should try and incorporate into their daily plan. Just a few of the benefits include tactile sensory processing, fine motor development, social skills development, and early learning.
You can even pair your favorite books with sensory play ideas. Take a look through your kid’s favorite story and see how you can add a tactile element to it.
EASY TACTILE SENSORY PLAY
Sensory bins aren’t the only kind of tactile sensory play available to you, our awesome sensory play recipes are also perfect for exploring the tactile world.
Simple sensory play recipes make awesome anytime activities. With a few {mostly kitchen} ingredients, you may already have on hand everything you need to get started. I like to keep a stocked pantry for quick sensory play projects anytime.
These top sensory play recipes have proven to be real winners in our house and are asked for time and time again! Read all about the benefits of tactile sensory play!
It’s always important to keep in mind the age of the kids you are preparing sensory activities for! You need to take into account whether or not your kids are still in the taste-testing phase. Many of the recipes are not taste safe, but some are! See below.
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Our Top Sensory Play Recipes You’ll Love!
Most use only two or three common ingredients! Click on the blue links or pictures to make these yourself.
OUR NUMBER #1 SENSORY PLAY IDEA!
We have many slime recipes to check out ranging from the traditional borax or liquid starch recipes to taste safe/borax free recipes. Learn everything you need to know about making the best slime out there! You will see several of the taste safe slime recipes below!
This dough has some cool movement to it that’s almost like slime but made from common kitchen ingredients.
Our favorite two ingredient sensory play anytime!
A fun twist on our homemade cloud dough recipe!
This is an awesome slime type of recipe that is actually taste safe!
Fake Snot Gelatin Sensory Play Slime
Also a taste safe slime alternative! A couple ingredients and you have some gross science.
Make quick colored rice, pasta or epsom salt
Super quick recipe for making fun colored sensory play for holidays and themes
Another favorite super quick, 2 ingredient sensory science play that starts in the kitchen!
Baking soda science and sensory play recipe!
Edible Play Dough (for a treat!)
A little bit different but a great edible alternative for the child who has to taste everything!
A twist on the classic slime with an unique {but easy to get} ingredient
2 ingredients for easy, messy fun!
Simple classic recipe with 3 easy ingredients!
Our glitter bottles are easy to make with simple ingredients. These also makes a great calm down jars!
I hope you have found a new sensory play idea to try out today or save for later, maybe a rainy day! There are so many ideas for sensory play, and the benefits of sensory play are numerous.
AWESOMELY SIMPLE SENSORY PLAY IDEAS KIDS WILL LOVE!
Jackie Houston
November 15, 2014 at 6:11 amThanks for linking up at The Crafty Mamas! I loved your sensory round up and featured your Frozen Themed Slime this week!
Susan
March 11, 2017 at 3:17 amI keep scrolling and clicking and I can not locate the simple slime recipe
littlebins
June 27, 2017 at 7:03 pmI think I fixed the problem! Thank you for letting me know that it wan’t clear enough.
Mary
May 2, 2018 at 7:42 amI am curious. how do you help a child with sensory issues with touching anything slimey or sticky? my 3 yr old grandson simply refuses to even touch any of the above items.
littlebins
May 30, 2018 at 8:14 amReally all you can do is offer it but never force it. You may need to try other types of sensory materials first like sensory bins, play dough etc. You could also try putting the slime in a clear plastic gallong bag, secure it tightly, and let them squish it through the bag!