Friday, July 5, 2013

Sensory bags

As the preschool coordinator for my church I get the pleasure of making fun things for little kids even though my youngest is now 5. The true test of a winning idea is when all the kids even the big ones can't stay away and want to try it out. You see my church is the where kids go to their children's classroom to take part in specially designed services (age appropriate) while parents attend the main service and can focus on the wisdom they hear. This means for the little ones ages 2-3, and 4-K I prepare/buy things to play with during the drop off time before service begins.
Here is yet another pinterest inspired idea. I am not sure how durable these will be as pre-service activities but while they last they will surely be worth every penny as my own kids couldn't leave them alone.
First gather hair gel, any kind really but I chose colored gel for added fun.
Next gather gallon sized ziploc bags and items to put in each bag, 

My little helper couldn't stay away. 

Squeeze the gel out, add the items and done. Easy peasy lemon squeezy! I chose marbles, army men, and nuts/bolts. I left one bag completely item free and double bagged the bolt one. The problem with double bagging is that the sensory is dulled a bit but does still work.
I also duct taped the openings to ensure they stay closed along with adding tape to the bottom of the double bagged one because it was a bit heavier. Sunday will be my first test run in the classroom.

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