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Sensory Kits for Kids
Jenni Jarvis • Oct 04, 2020
Sensory Kits
I tried to order some of these for my kiddos, but they were all sold out, so I decided to make them myself--homemade play dough and all. I was having a hard time putting them together, because the kids wanted to play with them as I went! These were such a HUGE hit in our house, I decided to make some to sell in the Grey Snail Baby Etsy shop. I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
I made several different themed kits and have so many ideas for more. Right now, we have Fun on the Farm, Dinosaur Delight, Fabulous Fantasy, Jungle Safari, Horse Habitat and Ocean Adventure. These are really for older children who aren't still putting things in their mouths (or noses). There are lots of small parts, so direct adult supervision is necessary. I love watching kids explore and create whole worlds with these simple things.
Sensory Play
There are all sorts of benefits to sensory play--you can read about it online and it's really unbelievable! It aids in developing brain pathways, cognitive development, calming anxiety and even help speech. But the biggest selling point to me what that my kids happily put down their electronic devices in exchange for some old-fashioned play time. It is so difficult to compete for attention in the world of phones and games, but much to my amazement, they did so with enthusiasm. I hope incorporating this kind of play into our routine on a regular basis will enhance all of our lives.
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