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Sensory bags are perfect for toddlers that still put things in their mouth and are even a great way for babies to explore!
Sensory bags are squishy, slimy and the perfect medium to explore safely inside bag.
But they can also be a tool for kids to learn!
Yes! Learning can be done in simple bag (we’ve done it with colors, math problems and sight words)!
And what’s even more to like about sensory bags is that they are very versatile to use whatever you have on hand.
You can use almost anything in your pantry cupboards! Go dig around!
They are so easy to make.
Since we’ve done a few and have had really good luck with our sensory bags, here’s a collection of ideas for you to get some inspiration!
But I encourage you to be creative, find something new to put in your bags!
48 Ideas to Explore & Learn with Sensory Bags
Like I said, you can put almost anything in one of these bags.
Here I’ve broken it down into different areas: nature, colors and then we get into a little bit of learning with numbers and letters.
Have fun!
Explore Nature in a Sensory Bag
Exploring nature can be super cool without the dirty mess (though I am certainly not one to be against getting messy, and here’s why).
Put together any of these nature bags and let the fun begin!
Learning Colors in a Bag
You can add in just a tad bit of color learning with these colorful sensory bags.
Or just let it be fun and colorful!
These colorful bags are bright and cheery for one of those days you’re stuck indoors.
Make Learning Sensory Bags
When you are juggling multiple kids, adding a sensory bag with additional learning in it will be great for the older kids.
They can work on these while the younger kids explore.
Don’t be afraid to substitute learning letters for numbers or sight words, or whatever it is that your child is working on.
Make it as simple or as hard as they’re up for.
Try a couple variations!
More Mess Free Sensory Fun
Push your horizons further with these simple ideas to fill your bags with.
Then just have fun!
Up for further exploration?
Take the sensory out of the bag and keep the fun going!
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These sensory bags are such a creative idea! I love how easy they are to make and the variety you can create. Can’t wait to try some of these with my kids—especially the glitter one! Thanks for sharing!
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I absolutely love the idea of sensory bags! They are not only fun but also such a great way to engage the kids’ senses. I can’t wait to try making a few of these with my little ones. The creativity in each bag is inspiring—thank you for sharing!
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These sensory bags look like such a fun and engaging activity for my kids! I love how simple they are to make, and I can already imagine all the creative themes we could try. Thanks for the great ideas!
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I love the idea of sensory bags! They’re such a fun and creative way to keep kids engaged while also helping them explore different textures and sensations. Can’t wait to try some of these ideas with my little ones. Thank you for sharing these awesome suggestions!
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These sensory bags are such a fantastic idea! I love how easy they are to make and how they can keep kids entertained while engaging their senses. Can’t wait to try a few of these with my little ones! Thanks for sharing!
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Kimberly says
Hey Jamie,
I love your site! Anytime I look up something to do with my 3 yr old son I always find your blog. It has helped us so much!
Deedee says
You never show what you use fir the Helvetia inside the bag.
Rachel says
You can fill them with different things depending on what you want to do with them, but usually we use hair gel or hand sanitizer. We have also used paint. Enjoy!
Chinwe says
Great idea, I’ll try it out with my little friends. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.