“A great way to encourage creativity and imagination”


Sensory Boxes


Babies will often be more engaged with wrapping paper and a gift box than the toy inside – and you know why? All their senses are stimulated by the textures, colours, sounds of these materials. You can make your own sensory boxes very cheaply using natural things or fabrics that have a wide range of textures. Our cute babies really loved pulling the fabrics out of our sensory boxes.


What you’ll need


• Tissue boxes or small cardboard boxes • 302325 - Acrylic Gem Stones • 749125 - YPO PVA Glue • 711412 - YPO Premium Acrylic Paint • 301614 - Sequin Mesh/Punchinella • 303941 - Wiggle Eyes (Stick on) • 135755 - A4 White Card, 200 Micron • 319708 - Barrel Beads • 302126 - Rainbow Organza • 300756 - Wrinkle Paper Shred, Pastel Colours


Method


1. For the gem box, cover the front side with PVA glue and stick gems on.


2. Paint the rest of the sides with a colour of your choice.


3. Cut out the sequin mesh and stick on top ensuring a hole is cut where the tissue box opening is.


4. Fill with material shreds, pom poms, beads on strings and wrinkle paper shreds.


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Sensory Slime Bags


Playing with slime is a fun sensory activity that you can create easily with just a few items. We created this simple activity that your little ones will love, and it promotes learning through exploration without too much mess. These sensory bags will stimulate their senses for longer periods and can help build their creativity, fine motor skills and coordination.


What you’ll need


• 319708 Barrel Beads • 749249 YPO Glitter, Multi-Coloured • 303877 Wiggle Eyes • 731237 Large Flitter Glitter • 303927 Elmer’s Slime Starter Pack • 758604 Resealable Polythene Bags


Method


1. Follow the instructions on the Elmer’s Slime Starter Pack to mix the slime in a container.


2. Select as many sensory products you can find or any of the suggested products above.


3. Once your slime is mixed, you can start to pour the sensory slime into the plastic bag and seal.


4. Your sensory slime bags are ready to explore!


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