Engaging Sensory Activities for Kids

5 Fun and Easy Sensory Activities

Here are 5 senses activities for kids:

1. Colour Hunt (Sight)

● Ask the children to look around the house or outdoors to find objects of different colours.

● Give them a list of colours to match items to.

● Could be just the one to keep kids engaged and also let them have some fun.

2. Nature Sounds (Sound)

● Go outside and ask your kids to close their eyes.

● Let them listen for birds chirping, wind blowing, or cars honking.

● You may create DIY instruments like pots and pans and make your own music.

3. Touch and Feel Box (Touch)

● Fill a box with different textured items like cotton, sandpaper, or sponges.

● Let kids guess what they’re touching without looking.

● All those little details fall in their notice. Their fine motor skills develop.

4. Taste Testing (Taste)

● Set up a tasting station with foods that are sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

● Use safe and allergy-free options like lemon (sour) or chocolate (sweet).

● Ask the children to guess each flavour—kids love the challenge.

5. Mystery Smell Jars (Smell)

● Fill jars with things like coffee, flowers, orange peels, or spices.

● Cover the jars and let kids guess the smell.

● Their noses get trained and they are able to identify objects with their sense of smell.

Benefits of Sensory Activities

Here are a few benefits of sensory activities:

● Builds Problem-Solving Skills:

Hands-on play encourages kids to think and experiment.

● Improves Communication:

They learn new words to describe what they feel, taste, or hear.

● Boosts Creativity:

Sensory play lets them use their imagination.

● Enhances Motor Skills:

Activities like picking, pouring, or sorting develop coordination.

● Relaxes and Calms:

Sensory play can be soothing, especially for anxious kids.