Enjoy winter sensory activities no matter what your climate looks like! Whether you have beach weather or snowman weather, a snowman sensory bottle is a versatile winter activity for kids to make with you! It’s mid-December here and pretty warm, 60 degrees warm! There is not one flake of snow in the air or in the forecast. So instead of building a real snowman let’s make a snowman bottle!

Why Make Sensory Bottles?

This super cute snowman sensory bottle is a quick and easy winter activity for everyone to enjoy. It also makes what some people like to call a calm down bottle for kids who need to take a “sensory” break or just relax and chill (like a snowman).

My son just loves to shake it like crazy, let it settle, and then shake again. We have made tons of cool sensory bottles including our popular and inexpensive glitter bottles, a Minion bottle, beach bottle, TMNT bottles, and science discovery bottles.

The possibilities of items to put in sensory bottles are endless and work well with very young kids to older kids!

Make a winter theme sensory bottle and turn it into a snowman. Make sure to check out more fun quick and easy snowman activities for young kids at the end!

More winter fun, check out these easy winter sensory bin ideas!

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Ideas For Melting Snowman Fun

We use and reuse as much of our supplies as possible. Our melting snowman slime is super cool to make and also used some of the same materials. Save everything! We also joked that it’s a melting snowman sensory bottle too.

You also have to check out our super popular melting snowman chemistry experiment too! Classic baking soda science with a wintery twist. Also if you need a real snow melting snow man STEM project we have that too.

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Click here to get your free printable Roll A Snowman game

How To Make A Snowman Sensory Bottle

This is the perfect activity to let your kids get creative! We used what we had on hand, but the possibilities for decorating your snowman bottle are endless. Check out what you have around the house or classroom to make your own unique snowman sensory bottle.

Supplies:

  • Water bottle {we like the plastic VOSS bottles from the grocery store}
  • Clear glue
  • Water
  • Glitter
  • Snowflake confetti and sequins
  • Buttons and beads for eyes and decoration
  • Orange foam for noses
  • Pipe cleaners or fabric scraps for scarves
  • Sharpies for drawing on the bottles {can also be removed with rubbing alcohol}

Instructions:

STEP 1. Empty glue into the water bottle. You can use the whole bottle or divide up between kids.

TIP: The glue helps slow the settling of the glitter and sequins. The more you use the slower the glitter settles, so how much is up to you.

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STEP 2. Fill the rest of the bottle up with room temperature water.

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STEP 3. Add glitter and other winter theme decorations

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STEP 4. Seal the lid. We do not glue our lids so that we can reuse our bottles. You will have to make the judgmental call for your home or school if it’s necessary.

STEP 5. Draw on your bottle. Give your snowman sensory bottle a face and buttons.

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STEP 6. Add a scarf and glue on a nose from foam paper or construction paper. You could also use an orange Sharpie to draw one on too.

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To make a scarf, cut a long strip of fabric and simply tie in a knot. Cut fringe with scissors!

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The Viscosity of Glue

The thicker the liquid the higher the viscosity. The clear glue has a higher viscosity than the water, so it slows the fall of the glitter. If you can, have your kids measure out the same amount of glue and water. Which one pours faster?

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Get ready to shake and enjoy your Winter in a bottle with our quick and easy snowman sensory bottle. Whether you have snow or not, this simple Winter sensory bottle idea is fun for kids.

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More Fun Snowman Activities To Try

Check out all our snowman activities for preschoolers here, including our list of fun snowman books to read. Here are a few ideas to start with…

Printable Preschool Winter Pack

Perfect for 3-to 6-year-olds in a preschool classroom, learning center, or home. Easy to set up and use with one kiddo or a classroom. This themed pack includes a book and supply list to help you easily set up the activities.

⭐️ Tip: Grab the Preschool Themes Growing Bundle and save money! ⭐️ 

Activities Include:

  • Flip Books
  • Dot Mittens 
  • Sensory Bin
  • Sequencing
  • Geoboard Templates
  • Writing Center
  • Tracing Cards
  • Board Game
  • Cover Up Game
  • Matching Game
  • Puzzles
  • Playdough Mats

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  3. I would like to make this for a classroom activity for my daughters Christmas party. How much glue per bottle do you think I will need?

  4. The more glue the slower the glitter falls. You can probably split a bottle between two. I know amazon sells gallons of clear glue now which may be a better option cost wise.

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  11. I am outraged! What kind of language is this. “My son just loves to SHAKE THE HELL OUT OF IT, let it settle, and then shake again.” This kind of language should not be on this website. I thought this was a kid friendly website. I let my child come on here and look for activities and I am so surprised to find this kind of language on here that I would definitely NOT want my son to be reading and much less saying out loud!

  12. You’re absolutely right and I apologize. It’s corrected. Out of the 1,000 plus posts I have written, I don’t usually speak like that. Thank you.

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