6 Indoor, Sensory Play Activities for Kids
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Water Play Tub
A shallow tub, some toys, and a bit of water is all it takes to keep little hands busy. Water play supports sensory development and endless pretend fun.
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Baby Bubble Time
Blow bubbles gently and let babies watch, reach and pop them. It’s a calming, joyful activity that supports visual tracking, coordination and connection.
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Oobleck: Gooey science you can touch!
Explore the weird world of non-Newtonian fluids with just water and cornflour! It’s part science experiment, part sensory fun—and totally fascinating for kids.
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Fabric Sensory Tunnel
Create a cosy tunnel using a blanket and chairs, and encourage your baby or toddler to crawl through and explore. Great for movement, discovery and plenty of peekaboo fun.
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Texture Treasure Basket
Fill a shallow basket with safe household items of different textures and let your baby explore through touch, sight and sound. A calm and engaging sensory experience.
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Make Homemade Modeling Dough
Whip up a batch of soft, squishy modeling dough with ingredients from your kitchen! It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore creativity, textures, and shapes.