Have you tried making your kids sensory bags?
They are so much fun! Kids love playing with them, and they are easy to make. Plus, there are endless possibilities.
If you’re looking for inspiration or a new idea to try, here is a huge list of sensory bags to make.
What Is A Sensory Bag?
I think the big question is though, what is a sensory bag?
A sensory bag is a great way to get infants and toddlers to investigate and learn about the world around them by observing objects and textures by stimulating their 5 senses which are:
- Touch
- Smell
- Hearing
- Sight
- Taste
Grant it, you may not always use them all with every sensory bag or sensory bins. But sensory play is vital in developing a number of skills like: sensory input, fine motor skills, language skills, etc.
But, the great thing is, most sensory bags are super easy to make and can be made at home!
But, the great thing is, most sensory bags are super easy to make and can be made at home!
Just grab a plastic bag, tape, liquids, gels, goos, and paints, and small items to stick into them. A lot of these items you can find at the dollar store if you’re on the budget.
Side note: get rid of excess air or your sensory bag could pop and no toys with sharp edges!
20 Sensory Bags To Make
Ocean Sensory Bag
This fun bag looks just the deep blue ocean! It is blue, sparkly, and filled with plastic sea turtles and starfish. Water beads would also be fun to add different textures I think. It would make this ocean theme sensory exploration a little more fun. via Kids Activities Blog
Fall Sensory Play
This is so fun and festive for fall. Plus, it is super pretty. Silk leaves, sparkles, leave confetti, and the gel is a lovely gold color. This is one of the more fun ideas for little ones to enjoy autumn and the changing world during. via Fun Littles
DIY Water Blob
Making a DIY water blob is a great way to let your child explore. Even the little ones can play with this fun sensory bag. Plus it is simple, water and small bath toys are really all you need. via Kids Activities Blog
Halloween Sensory Play
Here are three fun bags for Halloween that your kids will love! They’re spooky and unique. Purple, orange, and green with sparkles, spiders, and eyes! This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween scaring your little guy or little girl. via Plain Vanilla Mom
Squishy Eyes
These squishy eyes are fun to play with. Orange and gooey, this bag is perfect for Halloween! via Hands On As We Grow
More Sensory Activities
Watermelon Squishy
This squishy bag looks and feels like the inside of a watermelon. What a fun way to play without making a mess! via Fantastic Fun and Learning
Salt Dough Sensory Bag
Flattened playdough and a few shiny pom poms make a fun baby activity. I might add a little more liquid to make the salt dough a little softer for this sensory activity. via Simple Fun For Kids
Nature Sensory Bag
Use things you find outside on a nature walk to make this fun suncatcher sensory bag. Grab some flowers, some leaves, grass, acorns would be fun, and don’t forget the gel! via Hands On As We Grow
Sensory Lava Lamp
This is so fun – who doesn’t love lava lamps. You can make your own little lava lamp bag that glows! This requires baby oil and paint, and of course a ziplock bag. via Growing A Jeweled Rose
Toddler Christmas Tree
Perfect for the holidays, make this Christmas tree sensory bag! They can move the beads, gems, and glitter in the gel to decorate their own Christmas tree. I would use one of the larger freezer bag for this. That way they can have more room to move the ornaments around the entire bag. via Mom Inspired Life
Fun DIY Sensory Activity Bags
Goo Sensory Activity
Play with goo without making a huge mess. This bag is so fun for little hands. Add beads and glitter to give it more texture. via Hello Bee
Sparkly Snow
This sensory bag is so awesome, and perfect for winter! Plus, it has sparkles! Sparkles are the best! via Growing A Jeweled Rose
Star Sensory Bag
This is beautiful and looks like the night sky. So fun. It’s filled with sparkles and sparkly stars. via Learning And Exploring Through Play
Magnetic Polkadot Preschool Activity
Inspired by the book Press Here, this is one of my favorite sensory bags ever! via Mama Papa Bubba
Snowflake Bag
Perfect for winter, this snowflake bag is so much fun. via B-Inspired Mama
Winter Bag
This winter sensory bag is perfect for the snowy months. Fill it with confetti, hair gel, sparkles, and pom poms! via A Little Pinch of Perfect
Red Sensory Activities
This activity goes with the book Ten Red Apples, and is fun for little hands. via I Can Teach My Child
Squish Sensory Bags
This one is edible! It’s made with icing and gelatin. How sweet! You don’t see too many squishy bags kids can taste, but this is the best thing. Let them play with the filled ziploc bag, then let them touch and taste the goo. via Stay At Home Educator
Motor Skill Practice Bag
Learn to write, trace, and find images with this fun motor skill practice bag. For a fun pre-writing activity, make these sensory bags! via Pre-School Play
Grinch Glitter Bag
Watch the Grinch Stole Christmas this holiday and then make this fun bag! via Growing A Jeweled Rose
More Fun Sensory Activities
- This rice sensory bin is a great sensory activity.
- This water clay play is a perfect sensory activity for the summer.
- Love is in the air and your child will love these sensory valentine activities.
- Fall is here and so is this awesome pumpkin sensory bag activity.
- Be daring by feeding the sharks with this bag of sharks sensory game.
- Contain the mess with this sensory bottle activity.
- Get messy with these mud activities for kids. They are great for sensory play.
- Target released a sensory line of furniture!
- Sensory processing might look different for each person.
- Try out these awesome dinosaur sensory activities for toddlers.
- We have a list of spd activities created by a physical therapist and a teacher.
- Here are some sensory processing disorder home ideas.
- Does your child love finding dory? Then this sensory jar is perfect for them.
- Here are 7 sure fire ways to know if your child has sensory issues.
- These sensory ocean activities for toddlers are a splash!
- We’ll teach you how to make a weighted lap buddy that helped my child with their sensory processing difficulties.
- Looking for more things to do? Try these free easy crafts!
Which of these sensory bags did your kids enjoy playing with the most? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear!
