Sensory Processing - Page 5 of 12

The Textured Cardboard Path

Steps:

Help your child cut several long strips of cardboard to make the path.
Use masking tape to secure the strips to the floor in a straight line.
Glue small pieces of soft sponge and rough yarn along the path.
Ask your child to take off their shoes and socks.
Have them walk slowly while keeping their feet inside the cardboard edges.
Encourage them to describe how each section feels as they step on it!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child to prevent slips or falls while they walk on the textured path. Make sure the cardboard is taped down firmly to the floor.

The Wet Tissue Mosaic

Steps:

Help your child tear tissue paper into small bits.
Fill the squirt bottle with a little water.
Let your child spray the dry erase board.
Ask them to press the paper bits onto the wet board.
Watch as the paper stays in place!
Try to cover the whole board with different colors.

Safety Tip:
CHOKING HAZARD: This activity uses small pieces of paper. Always supervise your child. Ensure they do not put paper in their mouth.

The Aluminium Pan Sifter Shake

Steps:

Place the Aluminium Foil Pan upside down on a table.
Use a pencil to poke ten holes through the bottom of the pan.
Flip the pan over and set it on top of a large bowl.
Pour a cup of dry rice and a handful of beads into the pan.
Hold the edges of the pan with both hands.
Shake the pan side to side to sift the rice into the bowl.
Use your pinching fingers to pick up the remaining beads!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise children during this activity. The pencil has a sharp point, and the rice and beads are small objects that can be a choking hazard.

The Sticky Landing Fan

Steps:

Place three long strips of masking tape on the floor, sticky side up.
Set a colorful feather on the floor about two feet away from the tape.
Give your child a paper plate to hold with both hands.
Show them how to wave the plate up and down to create wind.
Help them fan the feather toward the sticky tape landing pad.
Watch as the feather flies through the air and sticks to the tape!
Ask your child to use their fingers to peel the feather off and start again.

Safety Tip:
Choking Hazard. Always supervise your child to ensure they do not put feathers or masking tape in their mouth.

The Balloon Body Bop

Steps:

Blow up a balloon and tie it securely.
Tap the balloon into the air to show your child how it floats.
Call out a body part like Hand and help them tap it.
Try a harder part like Knee or Head to keep the balloon up.
See how many times they can tap it before it hits the floor.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is always required when playing with balloons. Balloons and broken pieces are a serious choking hazard. Dispose of any popped pieces immediately to keep your child safe.