DIY Easter Sensory Bottle & I Spy Game for Kids

Our Easter I Spy Sensory Bottle is a great way to develop descriptive language skills, math concepts, and fine motor skills. This DIY activity can be easily made and recreated at home with whatever materials you may have on hand.

materials for easter i spy sensory bottles

easter buttons for easter i spy bottle for kids

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool

Kindergarten

Supply List
Coordinating Activities

Materials for the Easter Sensory Bottle for Kids

Wide mouth sensory bottle
Green paper shredded
Easter buttons

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carrot shaped treat bags filled with goldfish crackers

“Where are all the Easter eggs? I can’t find them!”

Sometimes it seems like my kids can’t find things that are right in front of their eyes. Yes, that includes their easter eggs filled with delicious treats.

A great way to practice their observation skills is by playing fun games like I Spy.

Learning About DIY Sensory Bottles:

Making sensory bottles with preschoolers

SENSORY PLAY AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES ARE IMPORTANT COMPONENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. SENSORY BINS AND BOTTLES CAN BE USED IN MANY DIFFERENT WAYS.

There are so many different types of materials to use in a sensory bottle. Hair gel, rice, paper, mini erasers, beads, and so on. Sensory bottles can be dry items, wet, or a combination of both.

In addition to learning about Easter, you can also use these sensory bottles for:

A calm down intervention
Identifying colors and shapes
Developing fine motor skills by shaking, turning, and pinching
Using descriptive language to describe items they find

How Do Sensory Bottles Help Preschoolers:

sensory bottle ideas

SENSORY ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS CAN GO WAY BEYOND just arts and crafts. MAKE SENSORY BOTTLES ALL YEAR LONG TO EXPLORE many THEMES AND SKILLS. DEVELOP LANGUAGE AND CONVERSATION SKILLS BY ASKING QUESTIONS LIKE:

What sounds do you hear when you shake the bottle?
What other Easter themed items could we put in the I Spy bottle?
What would happen if we added warm water to the plastic bottle?
What other type of DIY I Spy bottles could we make?
How could we make a similar fun Easter sensory bin?

Why Is It Important For Kids To Do Sensory Activities?

Besides the fact that kids love arts and crafts projects, there are so many other reasons you should make sensory bottles with your children.

Fine Motor Skills: Pinching, cutting, pouring, shaking. These are all skills that children use when using sensory activities. Whether its slime, playdough, calm down jars, or water bottles with glitter, our littles are working their finger muscles.

Language Skills: Even babies and toddlers can be introduced to new vocabulary by engaging in sensory activities with adults. Children get opportunities to talk about how things feel, sound, taste, smell, and look.

Exploring: Exploration is important for little minds to problem solve and make connections. Sensory activities bring about a way to explore with sense and prompt children to ask questions.

Encouraging Experimenting: Sensory activities can persuade children to experiment and brainstorm. What happens if I add more glue? Will the beads move faster or slower if I add water? Experimenting with different materials can ignite higher order thinking skills.

How To Make The Easter Sensory Bottle

Supplies:

Wide mouth sensory bottle

Green paper shredded

Easter buttons

Directions:

Fill the sensory bottle with the paper shred and the buttons. Do not overfill. You’ll want the contents to move around somewhat freely.

Close the bottle well. Shake up the bottle gently.

Invite your child to explore and observe the sensory bottle. Have fun finding the items hidden in the.

Extend the Activity

Sensory Bin

Place the ingredients in an ‘Easter Basket’ sensory bin and let children create their own Easter activity. They can scoop, secure and shake to their hearts’ delight.