Sensory regulation
Make a Colorful Sand Bottle
Ages 4–10 20 minutes Moderate |
Materials | | 1. Colored chalk | | | 2. Funnel | | | 3. Salt | | | 4. Grater | | | 5. Bowls | | | 6. Clear bottle | | | 7. Teaspoon | | | 8. Play dough |
Preparation: Prepare a separate bowl for each color and cover the table with newspaper to make cleaning easier. How to Play | | 1. Grate colored chalk into a bowl. | | | 2. Add salt to the bowl and mix. | | | 3. Prepare several colors of colored salt. | | | 4. Fill the bottle with layers of colored salt. | | | 5. Secure the cap with play dough. |
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Materials
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Preparation
Prepare a separate bowl for each color and cover the table with newspaper to make cleaning easier.
How to Play
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Make It Easier
Use softer chalk, crush it by hand inside a bag with a rolling pin, or let the child prepare one color while an adult prepares the rest.
Make It More Challenging
Create more complex patterns, such as hills or diagonal lines, by tilting the bottle at different angles.
Skills Practiced
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