When it comes to simple, no prep sensory play, our go-to is water sensory play. Just by adding a few materials you can transform water into colorful sensory soups that encourage fine motor play, such as this fall one or this scented cinnamon one. Well, I put together this quick and easy rainbow water sensory bin a few weeks ago and as expected with my boys, it was a hit!
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The reason that we became addicted to sensory soups at our house is because of this pretty polka dot soup from Fun at Home with Kids. Our rainbow stone soup is just as easy to put together. I used:
- Water
- Kitchen utensils - We used a plastic bowl, a ladle, a whisk, and a large plastic spoon. Feel free to add whatever you'd like!
- Glass stones in a variety of colors
The colorful glass stones sink to the bottom of this sensory soup, but they quickly transformed the water into a polka dotted frenzy.
Whenever I set out sensory soup water bins, the boys always attempt to scoop up all the loose parts and put them into the plastic bowl.
And once all the glass stones have been collected, the boys always stir it all up with the whisk.
K even went in for a "taste." Please note, no water was consumed. Nor were any glass stones ingested, so don't panic! That's why I said "taste" not taste. Consider that my disclaimer ;)
Be sure to check out these other water sensory play ideas!
