Looking for ideas of ways to help your preschoolers explore their world? Sensory tubs are a great! Most preschoolers love touching and feeling things. Tubs (or in our case, a kiddie pool) full of sensory objects are sure to keep your kids engaged and exploring!
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Some of the things you can put into your sensory tub:
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This list was created in part during our last live chat, roughly 20 preschool bloggers and I had a great chat on MomLoop, we’d love to include you next time we host one! Leave a comment if you want me to email you when we have another one.
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Cathy of Nurture Store contributed to this list and has a bunch of other sensory tub ideas on her blog – check them out.
Anna, of Imagination Tree added about a dozen of the suggestions above and her blog is full of imaginative activities for kids.
Nicole of Activity Mom, has a bunch of pre-made sensory tub “kits” available for sale at her “Time for Tots” store.
Shannon of Milk and Cuddles created a fun edible winter-themed tub for her daughter to enjoy.
That is a wonderful list but I have some favorites! Paper dots (which you can get free from your local printer…the ‘holes’ from a three-hole punch, potting soil and earth worms, water a minnows (get them at the bait shop) and in the winter…snow and paint it! A wonderful blog to check out on sensory tables is http://tomsensori.blogspot.com/
Not too sure about potting mix as this stuff has far too may micro organisms in it. Its recommended that you wear a mask when using this stuff.
I’ve been wanting to do some sensory tubs for a while now, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Your list is really helpful and I’ve realised that I already have most of these items around my house. What am I waiting for? I can just do it! Thanks for the inspiration I needed to get going with it!
Oh, and yes please, I’d be interested to know when there’s another live chat (though not sure if timezones will work out).
A great list. We do things like play with rice, but I’ve never done a big tub of stuff. I can see that coming up!
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Thanks for this list and for mentioning me! Little ones don’t just love sensory play, they absolutely THRIVE on it! Great post.
Thanks for the ideas!!!!
Great list! =)
Neat list of things to use! I LOVE pom poms- and will be posting about using them in a spring sensory tub soon! thanks for a wonderful list- and the sweet mention!
I love the idea of sensory tubs, but I don’t love the mess. I have to use large objects in mine.
A great list of sensory tub ingredients Rachel. I think kids really benefit from sensory play and its great to introduce new materials after a while. We have a rock pool tub at the moment which the girls love. It was lovely to take part in the chat too – let’s do it again soon!