Skill: Sensory Processing

How the brain organizes information from the senses, like touch, sound, and movement. Good processing helps a child feel calm, focus in a busy room, and react appropriately to their environment.

The Silent Bubble Walk

The Silent Bubble Walk

Steps:

  • Cut two wide strips of bubble wrap using your scissors.
  • Wrap one strip gently around each of your child’s shins.
  • Secure the wrap with a small piece of masking tape.
  • Ensure the tape is not tight against the skin.
  • Use masking tape to mark a zigzag path on the floor.
  • Ask your child to walk the path in total silence.
  • The goal is to reach the finish line without popping any bubbles!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to ensure the tape is not too tight and the plastic is handled safely.

Baking Cup Hidden Bubble Pops

Baking Cup Hidden Bubble Pops

Steps:

  • Glue five baking cups onto a flat piece of cardboard.
  • Cut five small circles of bubble wrap to fit inside the cups.
  • Place a small dab of glue at the bottom of each cup.
  • Press the bubble wrap circles firmly into the glue.
  • Ask your child to use only their pointer finger to pop the bubbles.
  • Challenge them to use their other hand to hold the cardboard steady.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to ensure they do not put small pieces of bubble wrap in their mouth.

The Fire Breathing Dragon Tube

The Fire Breathing Dragon Tube

Steps:

  • Use your markers to draw a silly dragon face on the outside of the paper roll.
  • Tear the colorful tissue paper into long, thin strips that look like flames.
  • Put a few dots of glue around the inside rim of one end of the tube.
  • Press the ends of your tissue paper strips onto the glue dots carefully.
  • Glue two pom-poms on top of the tube to give your dragon big eyes.
  • Hold the tube to your mouth and blow hard to make the fire dance!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child while they are using glue and small pom-poms. Ensure the paper roll is clean and free of any staples.

The Masking Tape Web Bridge

The Masking Tape Web Bridge

Steps:

  • Find an empty shoe box and remove the lid.
  • Stretch four strips of masking tape across the open top.
  • Make sure the sticky side is facing up toward the ceiling.
  • Give your child a pile of craft sticks to hold.
  • Ask them to press one stick across two tape strips.
  • Keep adding sticks until a solid bridge floor is made.
  • Place a small stuffed animal on the bridge for a ride!
  • Gently peel the sticks off to start the build again.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to ensure the masking tape does not get stuck on their hair or skin.

Bubble Wrap Stomp Shoes

Bubble Wrap Stomp Shoes

Steps:

  • Cut two pieces of bubble wrap large enough to cover your child’s feet.
  • Wrap the bubble wrap gently around each foot like a soft shoe.
  • Secure the wrap at the ankles with a small piece of masking tape.
  • Encourage your child to walk slowly across a carpeted floor.
  • Cheer for them as they stomp to hear the pop sound!

Safety Tip:
CHOKING HAZARD: This activity uses tape and plastic wrap. Always supervise your child closely to keep them safe.