Sensory play for kids can look different in so many ways!
- Gardening & Outdoors: You can use nature if you have access to it! Exploring leaves, the texture of twigs, rock painting, splashing in puddles, hopping on stones, and so much more.
- Cooking & Baking: Use cooking or baking. Your kid can help with any part of the process, even if it’s the first (or last) step. Use utensils, gloves, or mittens if they need a protective barrier to warm up to a new texture.
- Slime & Putty: Play with or make slime. Hide mini-items inside and see what y’all can find together.
- Painting: Painting is a versatile activity too. Use pudding and food dye, or ketchup & mustard to make it taste safe. Or place the paint & paper in a large ziploc bag to make it mess-free (or mess reduced).
Whether your child or teen is a sensory seeker, sensitive to trying new things, or somewhere in between, you can adapt everyday activities to make them work for you and your family!
Which activity will you try before summer ends?
Dr. Diamond