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    Home » Kids » Crafts and Activities

    Sensory Water Play Ideas

    Published: Aug 23, 2016 · Modified: Apr 12, 2022 by Ang Paris · 1 Comment
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    Summer is the perfect time for sensory water play! We all know that sensory play is such an important chance for children to learn about world.

    Sensory Play with water

    Let the kids dig into a sensory water play activity where they get to use multiple senses at a time with sensory soup. Sensory soups are the water version of sensory bins and oh-so-very fun!

    I'm always looking for fun Boredom Buster Activities for my kids. Sensory "soups" are a fun way to keep them busy for a long time, and it's especially great in the warmer weather.

    Basically, you're taking sensory play to the next level by adding water. Start with a container of water and add items to it based on whatever theme you'd like to make. It can be based on a season, a holiday, or something your child loves. Give your child spoons and ladles and other fun utensils for them to play in their 'soup' with. Children learn through experiencing the objects as they play. Sensory water play adds a fun element to a traditional sensory bin. The kids will touch the objects, hear what they sound like  in and out of the water.

    Sensory Water Play

    You can even add a few drops of essential oils to add another sensory aspect. (Check out my post about the Top 5 Must-Have Essential Oils for Families to get ideas on which to use).

    Kids love getting their hands wet and playing. Using utensils also helps them build their fine motor skills as they seek to scoop up objects.

    Sensory Water Play Ideas

    Here are some of our favorite sensory water play ideas from awesome bloggers who know how important it is to keep curious toddlers busy!

    Easy, low prep star themed water play for toddlers & preschoolers from Modern Preschool!

    Modern Preschool - Star Sensory Soup

    Happy Hooligans - Exploring Fresh Herbs Sensory Soup

    School Time Snippets - Bottle Cap Sensory Soup

    The Imagination Tree - Flower Petal Sensory Soup

    Best Toys 4 Toddlers - Icy Water Bead Sensory Soup

    Busy Toddler - Alphabet Soup

    Modern Preschool - Lemonade Stand Sensory Soup

    Fun at Home with Kids - Polka Dot Sensory Soup

    LEGO sensory soup - water play for kids from And Next Comes L

    And Next Comes L - Lego Sensory Soup

    Learning and Exploring Through Play - Snowflake Sensory Soup

    Simple Fun For Kids - Ice and Pool Noodles Sensory Soup

    Happy Hooligans - Fairy Sensory Soup

    Fantastic, Fun, and Learning - Thanksgiving Sensory Soup

    Adventure in a Box - Summer Flower Sensory Soup

    Kitchen Floor Crafts - Dandelion Sensory Soup

    Living, Life and Learning - Green Themed Sensory Soup

    Pirate themed fine motor water play idea for kids from And Next Comes L

    And Next Comes L - Pirate Sensory Soup

    Fun at Home with Kids - Googly Eye Sensory Soup with Colored Water

    I'm loving all these great sensory water play ideas! Which one is your favorite?

    More Summer Fun Ideas:

    • Pool Noodle Projects
    • Outdoor Chalkboard Project
    • DIY Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation - Updated for 2023
    • Unique Teacher Appreciation Gifts
    • Rainbow Activities for Kids
    • Rainbow Kinetic Sand
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      April 09, 2017 at 11:46 am

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