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Super sparkly sensory bags

April 9, 2013 by Katie 7 Comments

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Sensory bags are such a fun, easy way to keep my kids entertained for an afternoon. So knowing that glitter makes everything more fun, the kids and I recently created our own super sparkly sensory bags. These bags were a huge hit with my kids. And I love that they provide some pretty mess-free fun!

Note: This and other sensory play ideas can be found on my sensory play page. 

Super sparkly sensory bags - engage your kids in some sensory fun by making these super sparkly sensory bags || Gift of Curiosity

For this particular activity, I gathered up some quart sized freezer bags, blue hair gel from the dollar store, glitter, and two kinds of beads.

I invited the kids to help squeeze the gel into the bags. They always get such a kick out of getting to do this.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

Then each kid chose some glitter to put in their bags as well. They added a lot of glitter, making these bags super sparkly.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

Next, I gave them a choice of beads to put into their bags in order to add an additional sensory dimension to their bags. QBoy chose some tiny gold beads for his bag, while XGirl chose some colored plastic beads for her bag.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

After all the materials were added, I added a “layer of security” to prevent the bags from opening and leaking. I used duct tape to seal the top of QBoy’s bag and put XGirl’s bag inside a second bag. Once the bags were sealed, the kids began to explore different ways to play with them.

They squished the gel around the bag.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

They picked them up and squeezed them.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

They laid them down and used their fingers to feel the beads inside.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

And when the kids were done playing with them at the table, I taped them to the back door so they could continue to play with them for the next several days.

Super sparkly sensory bags >> Gift of Curiosity

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  1. Tracey@We-Made-That says

    April 10, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Love that you used hair gel, I bet these bags are super fun to mush (and my girls would love to squirt the gel in the bag too! Thanks for sharing on We Made That!

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  2. Mary Catherine says

    April 10, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    I love these super sparkly sensory bags! Thanks for sharing this fun idea with us. 🙂

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  3. Meme says

    April 11, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Love this idea! Can’t wait till tomorrow…all my kiddo’s are going to go nuts……Thank you for sharing

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  4. Coombemill says

    April 12, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Hair gel is a great idea. These bags look perfect for little hands to play and feel. (visiting via Hobbies & Handicrafts)

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  5. Mary says

    April 17, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Love your blog, just found you from a linky. A tip I got from another blog to get the printing off of a plastic bag is to moisten a cloth or paper towel with nail polish remover and the printing comes right off.

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    • Katie says

      April 17, 2013 at 6:41 pm

      Great tip, I will have to try that! Thanks!

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  6. Carrie says

    April 19, 2013 at 11:55 am

    Oh, what fun!! We may have to make one of those. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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