Hi all!

Today I am sharing five great toys for sensory play. My 4-year-old loves all the items mentioned below. There are so many benefits to engaging in these types of activities with your children. They help build nerve connections in the brain, encourage problem solving and mindfulness, support language development and more. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

1.) Sensory Kits 

Sensory Kits are the best! I like playing with them just as much as Abigail. I bought the unicorn one below from Kmart and it was an instant hit. It comes with coloured sand, pom poms, a shovel, circle mold, wooden letters, beads and rubber objects. You can get so creative with these boxes. Smoothing the sand feels like tending to a Zen Garden. You can even make your own, by adding things found in nature. For example, you could make a beach-themed kit with shells. They are perfect for a rainy day!

2.) Poppits

My house is full of Poppits! They are very popular, coming in many different shapes and sizes. You can also get them as bags, journals, pencil cases etc. My daughter loves sitting next to me in bed, popping them during screen time on the tablet. These toys are designed to provide a sensory and tactile experience, helping children to focus. They also aid with hand dexterity and coordination. Simply put, they are just plain fun. I love playing with them too.

3.) Playdough 

I couldn’t not mention Playdough. It’s a timeless product, perfect for sensory play. It develops motor skills, encourages creativity, enhances hand-eye coordination and more. My daughter and I like to make doughnuts out of different colours, pretending to cook them in her play kitchen. She has a kit full of stencils, cutting tools, stamps and rollers to mould the dough. I don’t believe Playdough will ever go out of style.

4.) Bath Buckets

If you want a sensory toy for the bathtub, I highly recommend bath buckets. I bought ours from Kmart. They come in different colours and designs, with holes at the bottom to assist in water transference. It’s a good way to improve fine motor skills and concentration levels. My daughter likes pouring water from one to the other. They make bath time fun!

5.) Rainbow Rice 

Similar to Sensory Kits, you can purchase packets of Rainbow Rice online, pouring them into containers with spoons, cups and figurines for pretend play. There is something so satisfying about letting the rice slip through your fingers. It’s also aesthetically pleasing. I love the look and feel of the grains. Rice play can help children relax and focus. It’s also designed to assist with colour identification and recognition, plus scooping and transferring. There are so many added benefits. Furthermore, you can make it yourself (which is its own fun activity), or buy a bag like I did.

Thank you so much for reading! What sensory toys/activities do you recommend?

Peace & Love xoxo