Sensory Walk 👣 ages 1+ 👣
Sensory walks are so much fun and allow children to explore their sense of touch using their feet! We have done several and my boys have such a blast every time I set one up! This sensory walk kids activity is perfect for spring or summer, outdoor fun!
Check out our sensory walk in action in the below video:
MATERIALS NEEDED (referral links):
8 large bins (we found these at Target)
Sticks
Water
Towel
SETTING UP THE SENSORY WALK:
I thought a long time about what order to put the bins in to try and minimize the mess, but since the boys went through it multiple times there was really no chance of that happening. Here’s the order we used:
1. Rocks – We used smooth black river rocks.
2. Bubble wrap
3. Water beads – These need to be prepped about 6 hours in advance. Simply add a bunch to a tub of water and let them grow. (I had plans to play with these after but they were so dirty I had to toss them so you may want to make these a day or so before if you want to do other activities with them.)
4. Flour
5. Red warm water – We added red food coloring to some warm water.
6. Sticks from our yard
7. Shaving cream – This was our m siesta bin, but also the most fun too! The boys kept adding more shaving cream and ended up just playing with it and getting it everywhere once the walk was done!
8. Blue cold water – We added blue food coloring to a bin of cold water.
I added a towel at the end for them to dry their feet off with.
This activity was such a hit they told all their friends about it and are already asking if we can do it again!
Check out a Halloween-themed sensory walk we did a while back here or more sensory activities here.