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Sensory Bags are a great way for kids to expand their sense of touch, creativity, and adventure, and they are so easy to make! Earlier this week I featured four different sensory bags that I’ve introduced to my one-year-old (filled with beads, shells, squishy sparkles, or glow sticks).

Now it’s time to take a look at all the other great ideas out there! I am seriously impressed with all of the incredible ideas people have come up with for how to play with (and learn from) sensory bags — from tummy time to giant waterbeds to practicing pre-writing skills, and everything in between!

Check out the categories and titles below to find something that suits your fancy. Or pin this post so you can come back later…too much fun stuff!

The Basics:

1. Sensory Bag for Tummy Time from Plain Vanilla Mom

2. Sensory Water Bag for Babies from The Activity Mom

3. Sensory Nibble Bag for Babies from Quaint Oaks

4. Bright and Colorful Sensory Bags for Preschool from Teach Preschool

5. Soapy Sparkle Squish Bag from Growing a Jeweled Rose

6. Shaving Cream Sensory Bag from Growing a Jeweled Rose

7. Paint Mixing in Bag from The Chocolate Muffin Tree

8. Baby Oil Sensory Bag from Play Based Learning

9. Sand and Water Sensory Bag from Play Based Learning

Group Fun:

10. DIY Sensory Bag Creation Stations from Fit Kids Club

11. Super Sensory Bag Table from Baby Centre UK

Larger Than Life:

12. Giant Squishy Sensory Bag from Go Kid Yourself

13. I-Spy Redneck Waterbed from Play at Home Mom

14. Outdoor Water Sensory Bag from Growing Our Family (with video!)

Ocean Themed:

15. Ocean Squish Bag from Growing a Jeweled Rose

16. Ocean in a Bag Sensory Craft from Crafts and Art for Children

17. Beach Themed Squish Bag from Growing a Jeweled Rose

18. Squishy Fishy Aquarium Bag from Teach Preschool

19. Baby Oil Aquarium Sensory Bag from Playing House in Maryland

20. Ocean Window Sensory Bag from Activities for Preschoolers

Other Themed:

21. Butterfly Sensory Bags for Preschoolers from Teach Preschool

22. Outer Space Sensory Bag from Familylicious

23. Slimy Eyes Halloween Sensory Bag/Suncatcher from hands on : as we grow

24. Simple Watermelon Suncatchers from Teach Preschool

25. Aloe Vera Googly Eyes Sensory Bag from Familylicious

26. Molasses Cinco de Mayo Sensory Bag from Carrots are Orange

27. Sugar Scrub Foam Fruit Sensory Bag from Familylicious

28. Color in a Bag from Family Fun

29. Touch of Fall Sensory Guess Bags from Pleasantest Thing

Glowing:

30. Glowing Water Sensory Bags from Growing a Jeweled Rose

31. Glowing Paint Sensory Bags from Growing a Jeweled Rose

32. Glowing Soapy Sparkle Squish Bags from Growing a Jeweled Rose

Pre-Academics:

33. Sensory Bag Maze with Finger from Activities for Preschoolers

34. Sensory Bag Maze with Ball from Baby Centre UK

35. Sensory Bag Fish Matching from Baby Centre UK

36. Sensory Bag Number Matching from Activities for Preschoolers

37. Eye Spy Alphabet Squish Bag from Growing a Jeweled Rose

38. Sensory Glitter Bag for Pre-Writing from Play at Home Mom

39. Sensory Writing Mats from Familylicious

40. Paint Bags for Writing with Q-Tips from Bright Starts of CNY

Which ones are your favorites, and what else can you put in a sensory bag?

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I have been experimenting with sensory bags lately for my one-year-old and have been pleasantly surprised at how ridiculously EASY they are to make!

For a basic sensory bag, all you have to do is 1) open a plastic bag, 2) squeeze in some cheap hair gel and 3) drop some small items in the bag. That’s it! You can reinforce the zipper seal with some packing tape for added security. The dollar store will be your best friend for this project!

Here are a few ideas for sprucing up your sensory bag and making it even more fun for your little one. Do it yourself or have your little helper give you a hand!

Add a handful of beads.

Put seashells in blue gel for a look that will make you long for the Caribbean.

Mix some body wash with hair gel and throw in a dash of sparkles for some sudsy, sparkly fun. The more you squeeze it, the more bubbly it becomes.

Or see how your little one responds when you give them a sensory bag that glows! (Five-pack of glow sticks also found at the dollar store.)

These are just four quick, easy ways to expand your child’s sense of sight and touch in a fun, non-messy way…do you have any idea how fun it is to squeeze those squishy bags?!

Not only can sensory bags be fun for teeny tiny ones, they can also be helpful for older kids who are always wanting to touch EVERYTHING. Help them make their very own sensory bag and offer it to them when they feel like they need something for their hands. Be sure it’s sealed and reinforced, and provide appropriate supervision for their own safety. I’m thinking about using these sensory bags with some of my very own therapy kiddos. We’ll see how it goes!

If you’re as excited about these sensory bags as I am (and I hope you are!), then come back on Wednesday morning…I will be featuring a round-up of LOTS of different kinds of sensory bags from amazing bloggers around the world. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the blog so you don’t miss out on the fun!

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