Nursery Activity Ideas

Sensory Activities

Creating Sensory Smell Bags

This activity is an exciting way for children over the age of three to investigate different smells and explore objects using their senses.

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Creating A Fabric Treasure Basket

A sensory activity particularly suited for babies and children up to the age of two. However the activity can be easily adapted for children up to the age of five.

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Sensory Porridge Oat Playdough

Porridge oats add a different texture to a simple activity of playdough that children of all ages can enjoy.

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Sensory Rice Playdough

This adds a sensory aspect to a simple activity of playdough that children of all ages can enjoy.

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Shredded Paper Play

This clean messy, sensory activity is more suitable for older children who will not be tempted to put the paper into their mouths.

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Making A Sensory Treasure Basket

This simple and fun sensory activity can easily be adapted to make it suitable for children of all ages.

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Make Your Own Playdough

A quick and easy way to make playdough which can provide children of all ages with lots of fun and learning opportunities.

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Make Your Own Sparkly Playdough

This adds a sensory and christmas aspect to a simple activity of playdough that children of all ages can enjoy.

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Make Your Own Feely Bags

This activity is a good and simple sensory activity for children of all ages to explore.

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Making Sensory Water Bottles

This is another fun sensory activity for children of all ages. It can also be used by older children to learn about simple volume.

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