Easy Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Sensory play activities are an important part of learning and development for all kids but more importantly toddlers and preschoolers. They have so much to learn and discover! And they are curious and hungry to explore the world. Sensory activities will help them learn, regulate their emotions, process information and so much more!
Try these easy sensory activities!
We’ve curated some of the easiest sensory activities to make with your kids!
1 – Soap Foam
All you need is Dish Soap, Water and Food Coloring! So easy to make & so fun!
Rainbow Soap Foam Bubbles Sensory Play
2 – Slime
Wanna make a fluffy slime? It couldn’t be easier to make it! You only need 3 ingredients and some food coloring drops.
3 – Draw with cars

Such a fun twist on a drawing activity!
Simply tape a crayon or marker at the front of car and let them roll around while drawing.
4 – Oobleck
We love messy play! Oobleck is such a great activity. Is it liquid? Is it solid? Try it & see!
5 – Texture Play
Tactile play is a soothing sensory activity for all kids! Make a sensory wall with this piece of cardboard, lay it on the floor for them to walk on, and so many more ideas!
6 – Color Mixing Bag
Color mixing in bags is fun and mess free! You can also use this activity to teach kids about color mixing.
7 – Bath Tub Paint
Make your own bath paint with ingredients you have at home! You only need 3 ingredients.
8 – Frozen in Time
Make your own bath paint with ingredients you have at home! You only need 3 ingredients.
9 – Textured Balloons
We all have balloons on hand. Add some ingredients like rice, beans, lentils and make a sensory textured balloon!
Sensory Animal Textured Balloons
10 – Car Wash
All you need is some soap, a bin or 2, and some toys! Such an easy activity to do indoors or outdoors.

11 – Finger Paint
Taste safe homemade finger paint for your littles!
12 – Fake Snow Bin
You only need 3 ingredients to make this fake snow. A great sensory activity that will entertain kids hours!
13 – Sensory Paths

We LOVE Sensory Paths!! And this one is easy to make. You only need electrical tape!
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14 – Sensory Bottles
What I love most about sensory bottles is that they are limitless! You can reuse the bottles and create a whole new experience every time!
15 – Ice Paint
Painting is such a fun activity for kids! It’s highly sensory, creative and expressive. Now add some ice paint to make it a whole new experience!
16 – Disco Time
The name says it all! Turn off your lights, add some sensory lights, glow sticks, some music and dance away! Such a great fun sensory play activity for all kids.
17 – Sensory Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunts are fun for the whole family! Try this sensory hunt cube we created. Have fun!
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