SUBSCRIBE
Wonder(age 3-5)
Odyssey(age 6-8)
Explore(age 9-12)
SHOP
ABOUT US

DIYs » Playful Learning » Hands On Learning » Age 3 - 5 » Sprinkle Sensory Bag

Sprinkle Sensory Bag

Playful Learning

Ages: 3-5

30 minutes

Grownup needed

A fun and creative sensory activity that's super easy to prepare! Children can touch, press, and squeeze to explore different sensations. It can also be used for writing practice, helping develop fine motor skills, concentration, imagination, and other important early skills.

Materials Needed

  • Zip-lock bag (as large as possible)
  • Popsicle stick
  • Tape
  • Bowl of cereal/grains
Laid out on a light wood-grain surface are several items, presumably for a craft project. A clear, empty plastic zip-top bag lies near a clear glass bowl filled with mixed rice grains of varying colors. Below the bag, a small wooden craft stick and a roll of orange masking tape are also visible. The arrangement suggests the preparation for a sensory activity or a DIY project involving these materials.

Step-by-step tutorial

Step 1

Pour the cereal/grains into the zip-lock bag.

A clear plastic zip-top bag partially filled with mixed rice grains rests on a light wood-grain surface. The bag is sealed and lies at an angle, with the top portion folded over. The mixed rice inside is visible through the plastic. This image likely depicts a step in a DIY or sensory activity using rice.
Step 2

Squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and spread the contents evenly on a table.

A sealed, clear plastic zip-top bag filled with a mix of different colored rice grains lies flat on a light wood-grain surface. The bag is full and the variety of rice colors creates a textured appearance. This image suggests the rice is ready for use in a sensory or craft activity.
Step 3

Secure all four edges of the bag to the table using tape.

On a light wood-grain surface, a clear plastic bag filled with mixed rice grains is shown. The bag is sealed and reinforced with orange tape around all four edges. This image likely illustrates a step in creating a sensory toy or activity, where the tape adds durability and a visual border.
Step 4

Try writing letters or drawing pictures using the popsicle stick!

A clear plastic bag filled with mixed rice grains and edged with orange tape sits on a light wood-grain surface. The number 2 is clearly traced into the rice, revealing the lighter surface below. This image likely demonstrates a sensory activity or learning tool using a rice-filled bag for tracing letters or numbers.

Who Are We?

We’re a passionate team of scientists, engineers, and educators dedicated to delivering hands-on fun. Our mission is to inspire creativity and confidence in the next generation of young innovators.

Featured Products

Explore Space

Journey through the solar system by making your own DIY rocket launcher.

Bat Disc Launcher

Discover the aerodynamics of frisbees and have fun with your own electric disk launcher.

Mini-market

Have fun learning maths while playing stall owner tendering change for selling cute felt veggies!

Christmas Train Set

Usher in the festive season by creating your very own Christmas themed trainset which will make the perfect adornment around your tree this winter!

Capillary Action

Get creative making multi coloured flowers while checking out how plants sip water through capillary action in real life.

Pinball Machine

Create a retro pinball machine complete with light and sound effects and learn all about the electro mechanical devices that make arcade machines so much fun.

Top categories

Stem Activities
Art & Crafts
Sensory Play
Cooking
Outdoor Fun
Holiday & Events
@Tinkerer 2024