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Easter is a great time to try some sensory activities. Here’s our top 3 to try so that everyone can participate in Easter fun.
Are you looking for ways to get into the Easter spirit that everyone can enjoy? Sensory play is a great way for people of all ages to engage with the world and learn. Not only that – it’s fun! Let’s make sure everyone is included this Easter and has an egg-cellent time with these sensory play ideas:
1. Chocolate cloud dough
This is the ideal dough for messy, entertaining sensory play! It’s simple to create with only two ingredients and has a great soft texture you can mould and create shapes with.
Ingredients:
- Flour
- Oil (Don’t use coconut oil as it hardens when cool)
- Cocoa powder
Method:
- Place 2 cups flour into a large mixing bowl.
- Add ¼ cup of oil. Mix to blend.
- Sprinkle cocoa powder into the dough and knead dough mixture until everything is mixed together.
2. Chocolate soap foam
This sensory delight is another messy one, however, because it’s mostly soap, the clean-up is quite effortless!
Ingredients:
- Liquid hand soap
- Cocoa powder
Method:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine a large quantity of liquid hand cleanser, dash of water and one teaspoon of cocoa powder. You may have to add more cocoa powder depending on the quantity of soap involved.
- Use an electric hand beater to beat mixture until an airy foam is formed. For a faster approach, you can use a foaming soap dispenser to instantly create the foam. Pushing the soap dispenser will also develop fine motor skills.
3. Egg dyeing and rice sensory bin
Here’s a mess-free twist on traditional Easter egg dyeing, and the leftover rice makes for a great sensory bin.
Ingredients:
- Hard boiled eggs (boil for 10 minutes, drain and cool)
- Rice
- Zip lock bags
- Liquid food dye
Method:
- Microwave chocolate and peanut butter until melted and mix until the lumps are gone.
- Add noodles and stir until they are coated generously in chocolate.
- Spoon the mixture onto grease-proof paper, and place two speckled eggs in centre.
- Place in the refrigerator until set.
Let us know if you try any of these Easter activities, or if you have any you’d like to share!
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