Collection · 7 activities
Sensory play for toddlers
Squish it. Mix it. Watch it fizz.
Seven tactile activities designed for the youngest kids — most under 20 minutes, all washable, all focused on the feeling as much as the result. Playdough, shaving cream, fizzing baking soda, and mess-free paint bags cover a wide range of textures without a wide range of cleanup.
In this collection
7 activities to get outside
Egg Carton Pom-Pom Sort
Fizzy Baking Soda Snowman
Mess Free Color Mixing Bag
Pipe Cleaner Pull-Through
Playdough Gold Coin Counting
Shave the Leprechaun
Unicorn Sand Play
Before you start
What you'll need
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From outside
- ·Fallen leaves (various shapes)
- ·Small sticks and twigs
- ·A handful of rocks or pebbles
- ·Outdoor sand or dirt (for sand play)
- ·Wildflowers or grass stems
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From your craft drawer
- ·Paper (white or coloured)
- ·Card stock or cardboard scraps
- ·White craft glue or glue stick
- ·Washable paint and brushes
- ·Googly eyes (optional)
- ·Markers or crayons
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Handy extras
- ·A small basket or bag for collecting
- ·Newspaper or a tray for paint mess
- ·Scissors (adult-supervised)
- ·A damp cloth for sticky fingers
Common questions
Questions parents ask
Which ones are safe for babies?
Pipe Cleaner Pull-Through and Egg Carton Pom-Pom Sort are both designed for under-2 with supervision. No paint, no liquid — just pulling and sorting.
Is shaving cream safe?
Foam shaving cream is non-toxic in small amounts. Keep it away from eyes and wash hands after. Sensitive-skin versions (fragrance-free) work if your child has reactive skin.
How do I make playdough at home?
Combine 2 cups flour, half a cup of salt, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 2 tablespoons oil, and 1.5 cups of boiling water. Knead until smooth. It lasts weeks in a sealed bag in the fridge.
Which one has the least cleanup?
Mess Free Color Mixing Bag — the paint never leaves the bag. Pipe Cleaner Pull-Through is also zero-mess. Fizzy Baking Soda Snowman has the most cleanup but the most wow factor.