Sensory Activities for Kids

Scroll down to find our latest sensory activities for young kids that love to explore with their sense of touch, taste, sound, sight and smell!

Exploring their senses is what young kids do, it's especially great for babies and toddlers!

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24 Simple Sticker Activities for Sticky Play Without the Mess

Animals in the Mud

Tinker Tray Collage

9 EPIC Sandbox Activities That Kids Will Dig

Sound Exploration with Rocks

Cloud Themed Water Play

39 Edible Sensory Play Ideas for Little Kids

Fall Sensory Bottles are Quick and Easy for Kids to Make

35 Exciting Pom Pom Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

No-Prep Marbles Sensory Activity for Preschoolers

Play with Mud: Messy Muddy Target Practice for Preschoolers

25+ Slime Ideas & Recipes that are Super Slimy, Super Fun

5 Nature Activities with No Supplies Needed

Silly Soapy Sensory Jars Activity for Toddlers

25 Sensory Activities for Kids with Sensory Tubs & Further Exploration

A Sample Weekly Plan of Sensory Activities

Make a Toddler Busy Board That’s Supernova

Creative All Ages Winter Big Art Painting Project

Christmas Sparkle Cloud Dough

Make a Color Sorting Sensory Bag with Your Kids: Super Easy & Squishy

Transportation Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

7 Fantastic Feather Fun Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Make a Wave Bottle for Kids to Explore

Crazy Easy Paint with Water Construction Paper Art for Kids

Quick Sensory Bags for Kids to Keep Busy

50+ Simple Activities for Toddlers

8 Messy Play Ideas for Kids & Why You Should Let It Happen

Water Activities for Toddlers that are Tons of Fun & Simple, Too!

A Very Sticky Sensory Art Activity for Toddlers

Messy Fun Potato Drop Painting for Kids

Painting with Nature Starts With a Nature Walk

5 Ways to Have Fun with Newspaper Activities

Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin + Letter Learning

7 Perfect Pasta Crafts & Activities for Kids

Sticky Window Color Sorting Activity for Toddlers

Lava Lamp Sensory Bottle & Bag are Perfect for Valentine’s Day

Counting Real Money Math Game for Big Kids and Toddlers!

Pasta Sensory Bin Activity for Free Play Exploration

The LEGO Blindfold Building Activity for Kids

Jingle Bell Activities for Kids of All Ages (Oh What Fun!)

Toddler Corn Cob Painting is Simple, Fun Fall Art

Easy Edible Sand Castle with Brown Sugar for Indoor Beach Fun

10 Benefits of Mud Play & The Magic of Dirt

Make an Easy Rubber Band Splatter Painting with Your Preschooler

How to Make Easy Monster Slime for Halloween

Puffy Ghost Craft Made With Shaving Cream Puffy Paint + Bonus Spider Web

Make an Ocean Sensory Bottle with a Whale!

15 ICY Ice Activities for Kids to Be Cool with Ice

Simple Sponge Squeezing Activity to Increase Hand Grip Strength (aka Fine Motor Skills)

Play Dough Hidden Treasures for Many Preschool Skills

Washing Toys Water Activity for Toddlers

3 Activities in One! Homemade Colored Rice

Outdoor Play Cooking: Make a Nature & Mud Pizza

35+ Things to Make with Play Dough: Pretend, Create, Learn

10 Messy Play Ideas to Keep it More Contained & Clean

50 Sensory Bin Ideas for Kids from Craft Supplies, the Pantry, Nature & More!

7 Marble Games & Activities for Fine Motor Skills

20 Mess-Free Sensory Bin Ideas Your Kids Are Going To Love

Simple Sensory Foil Activity to Wrap, Strengthen Fingers & Explore Texture

How to Make a Simple DIY Hand Drum Craft for Kids

48 Five Senses Activities for Kids to Explore All Five

Edible Fruit Paint for Babies as a Fingerpainting Sensory Experience

Small World Forest Play for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Nature Sensory Bag Suncatcher

48 Quick Sensory Bags to Make for Your Kids

40 Sensory Activities for Babies and Toddlers that are Appropriate

Mortar and Pestle Montessori Sensory Activity to Crush & Grind

How to DIY Kids Mud Kitchen in Just One Weekend

Feelings Activities for Preschoolers to Learn to Handle those Big Emotions

Salt Paint for Toddlers: An Icy Winter Scene

15+ DIY Musical Instruments for Kids of All Ages to Love

Loads of Fun Kids Snow Activities for Preschoolers this Winter

Does it Sink or Float Experiment for Toddlers

I Spy Sensory Bag for Sight Words & Letters

How to Make Sensory Stress Balls with Balloons Easy Enough for Kids

Make this Extra-Easy Melting Snowman Kids Craft

Guess What’s in the Box Game: Sensory Box for Kids

Spaghetti Slime Sensory Activity for Silly Toddler Fun

24 Autumn Sensory Ideas Kids will be Obsessed Over

Simple and Sweet Apple Pie Sensory Bin for Kids

Flour Sensory Play for Toddlers (& Being Okay with the Mess)

No-Mess Rainbow Sorting Sensory Bin That’s All About the Texture

Colored Water Transfer Play for Toddlers

Spring Garden Fine Motor Sensory Activity

Sweet Sensory Play for Babies That Aid in Their Development

Shredded Paper Snowman Sensory Bin for Play Time “Oh No! I’m Melting!”

This Melting Snowman Experiment is Actually a Simple Measuring Activity

Toddler Sensory Bag with Slimy Eyes

Free A Snowman Melting Ice Experiment! Fun for All Ages

Squishy Sensory Bag Perfect for Tracing Numbers Fun

Enjoy Simple Winter Fun Inside with Easy DIY Homemade Snow

Abstract Toilet Paper Roll Sculptures Simple for Preschoolers

Super Cool Search & Count Preschool Magnet Activity

Easy Halloween Shaving Cream Sensory Activity

Easy Edible Slimy Eyes Sensory Bag for Halloween

Family Portrait Activity with Pasta and Playdough | Easy for Toddlers

Make a Bubble Wrap Runway for Kids of All Ages

Easy Shaving Cream Box Cake Sensory and Pretend Play

Easy Ice and Beads Threading Activity for Preschoolers

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Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"It is hard to think of things to keep the 3 year old entertained and engaged while taking care of the baby. Everything we have tried so far from your website, the three year old has loved. Your ideas are so simple and he can do them for hours. HEAVEN!" - Karen I.
I am now one happy Dad!

"You have changed how I spend time with my kid in so many positive ways! I am now one happy dad that no longer wonders what I am going to do with this little guy for the next 12 hours :P Your site was this first time dad life saver!" - Jack C.
Hands On As We Grow Newsletter

"I feel like a new mama having so many fun ideas. I used to dread the afternoon, after naps, as it was so boring doing the same thing day after day but now I look forward to our "play" time!" - Haley S.
Free Activity Challenge

"Thank you so much for these activities. They have proven to me that I CAN be that mom that does cool and creative things with her kids! And those cool and creative things can actually be quite simple! What a revelation. Thank you!!" - Katie M.
Activity Plans eBooks

"This takes down the need to scour the internet for ideas. It's like looking for a recipe on the internet, so many options that often times it is less overwhelming to look in a book on the shelf than stress about too many options." Robyn G
So organized and easy to use.

I have found it impossible to Google ideas from a million different sites, get organized, shop for supplies, etc. This is exactly what I have been searching for! Thanks for making something so organized and easy to use. - Early Years Activity Plans User, Melissa C.
The Activity Room Member

"I absolutely love that this takes all the prep work out of engaging my children. It is so easy to just put up the calendar, and glance at it for inspiration when we are in a funk." - Rachel
Grateful to have activities handed to us...

"There's always something new for us to discover, as well as old favorites. I am so grateful to have activities handed to us... Fun and easy ones that can be put together in a moment's notice! You're awesome Jamie and I appreciate you sharing your activities and ideas!!" - Melissa C.