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Winter sensory play ideas for kids

February 8, 2021 by Katie Leave a Comment

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While getting outdoors is one of the best ways for kids to delight their senses, that’s not always easy or possible. . . especially during the winter months.

But given the importance of sensory play in a young child’s development, you don’t want to wait until spring to provide your child with sensory experiences. And fortunately, you don’t have to!

Below are more than 20 wonderful ideas for winter sensory play. From sensory bins to no-mess sensory bags to fake snow recipes, I am sharing enough ideas below to keep your child busy all winter long.

Note: You’ll find more resources for winter learning and fun on my Winter Activities for Kids page.

More than 20 ideas for engaging winter sensory play for your child. From sensory bins to no-mess sensory bags to fake snow recipes, these ideas will keep your child busy all winter long! #sensoryplay #winter #snow #giftofcuriosity #preschool #prek || Gift of Curiosity

Winter sensory bins and small world play

There are some creative and beautiful sensory bins you can create for a winter theme that are sure to capture your child’s attention. Plus, check out the small world play ideas that can be such a wonderful foundation for creative play!

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Easy winter sensory bin from Natural Beach Living

Snowflake sensory bin from Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Polar bear sensory bin from Living Life and Learning

Snow dough sensory bin from Gift of Curiosity

Slippery sledding sensory bin from How Wee Learn

Ice cave small world sensory play from Blue Bear Wood

Snow slope imaginary play from Picklebums

Penguin sensory bin from Mama Smiles

 

Homemade snow recipes

Not all of us are fortunate enough to live near snow. Some of us have to make do with fake snow. Below are several recipes using different types of ingredients to make your own fake snow.

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Fake snow recipe from Little Bins for Little Hands

Fake snow from The Purposeful Nest

Taste safe snow dough from STEAM Powered Family

Popping snow from 3 Boys and a Dog

Fake snow recipe from Fun-A-Day

 

Winter sensory play recipes

Of course, snow isn’t the only winter sensory play recipe your children will enjoy. Check out these slimes, doughs, and ooblecks!

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Winter wonderland slime recipe from Active Littles

Snow playdough from The Chaos and the Clutter

Melting snowman oobleck from STEAM Powered Family

No cook snow dough from Emma Owl

Snowflake slime from Little Bins for Little Hands

Snow gel from Kids’ Craft Room

Winter sensory play ideas

There are so many fun and creative ways to explore the senses during the winter. Check out these ideas below.

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No mess winter sensory play from The Ladybirds’ Adventure

Bring the snow indoors from Mama Smiles

Winter sensory bag from Teach Me Mommy

Melting frozen pom poms from Oh Hey Let’s Play!

Winter in a bag no mess sensory play from A Little Pinch of Perfect

Snow kitchen from Happy Toddler Playtime

Winter sensory play from My Bored Toddler

Frozen objects winter sensory play from The Keeper of the Objects

Winter play dough invitation to play from Happy Toddler Playtime

Melted snowman sensory bottle from The Chaos and the Clutter

Arctic animal sensory writing tray from Fun-A-Day

More resources for winter fun

More winter posts from Gift of Curiosity:

  • Winter printables bundle
  • Crystallized snowflakes
  • Indoor snowball fight
  • Puffy paint snowman craft
  • Winter-themed learning and fun in preschool
  • Snowflake crafts for kids
  • Plastic bottle snowman craft
  • Snowman do-a-dot printables
More than 20 ideas for engaging winter sensory play for your child. From sensory bins to no-mess sensory bags to fake snow recipes, these ideas will keep your child busy all winter long! #sensoryplay #winter #snow #giftofcuriosity #preschool #prek || Gift of Curiosity

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