Sensory Bags

Before I had Zoe, I had no idea how much Sensory play is important for all children.  Sensory bags are easy to create, portable and inexpensive. I have found them to be an amazing asset to help with tummy time.

If your child is a bit older then Zoe,(who is 4 months)  you can also tape the bag to a table or to a window for your child to easily be able to manipulate the contents and play!

Sensory play impacts many areas of development including: 

⭐️Language skills – a child will expand and develop their vocabulary (this includes babbling sounds...I’ve noticed Zoe’s Vocb jump when doing these tasks she has such a bigger range of sounds now!) 

⭐️Fine motor skills – through manipulating the contents in the bag a child’s/babies fine motor skills are improved.

  

⭐️Social skills – by communicating what they are experiencing and sharing sensory play with others, a child will naturally improve their social skills. I love to sit with Zoe and play along to so she can tell me all about what she’s exploring! 

To make ones as seen on @lilzoeplays you will need: 

A3 laminating pouch

Foam pieces 

Googly eyes 

Water 

Food dye (this case red) 

Hair straighter set at a low temp. 

How to make: 

♥️ Cut out any shapes you would like out of foam (or buy any shapes you would like!) 

♥️ Get the A3 laminating paper and use a hair straighter to close both the long ends

♥️Add about 5 cups of water or about half way 

♥️Add glitter,food dye, googly eyes and foam shapes ♥️ Push out all the air

♥️ Seal the top with the hair straighter - make sure where you are sealing is dry. Check if it leaks! Re seal if needed. 

♥️Place your lil on their tummy’s and let your little play!

Halloween Sensory Bag  Have a look at this Post for the how video 👏🏼