10 Fun Summer DIY Sensory Games for Kids
As the temperature rises and kids head home for the summer, parents begin looking for activities to fill the days. Here are 10 projects that incorporate new textures, colors, smells and sounds that will give your children a great new sensory experience and help improve motor skills!
For even more sensory play ideas, check out our Autism Speaks Pinterest boards!
Note: Autism Speaks does not endorse any of these activities, we are simply sharing recommendations from our community. Before taking part in any activity, please make sure all materials are safe for your child. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to share below! Happy playing!
10) Colored Beans
The secret to these brightly-colored beans? A mix of regular food coloring and neon food coloring!
9) Rainbow Ice Excavation
This mom got THREE DAYS of play time out of this ice tower!
8) Polka Dot Slime
You only need 3 items to make this fabulous, fun slime!
7) "Glowing" Water
This "glowing" water is actually made out of ground-up vitamin pills and glows under a black light!
6) Spider Web Walk
This fun game involves balancing on a "web" while gathering letter tiles to spell words.
5) Zipper Board
A simple to make board that will provide hours of entertainment for young ones!
4) Balloon Paint Stamping
This site actually includes 30 interesting methods to stamp paint: from using fruit and veggies, to water balloons, to toilet paper rolls!
3) Magic Foaming Snowman
This is the perfect activity for a hot, summer day! Find out how to make this magic, "melting" snowman!
2) Pool Noodle Boats
These are perfect for bath time!
1) Rainbow Soap Foam
Just add toy cars, and it's a rainbow car wash!
For more GREAT sensory play ideas, check out our Pinterest page!
