DIY Squishy Sensory Bags For Children Development

Looking for a simple and affordable activity to keep your kids entertained while supporting their development? 

Try making these DIY Squishy Sensory Bags using just 3 basic ingredients — flour, water, and food coloring! Not only are they fun to play with, but they’re also great for enhancing your child's fine motor skills and pre-writing abilities.

What You’ll Need:

• Flour
• Water
• Food coloring
• Small bowl
• Plastic zip-lock bags
• Sticky tape

How to Make Squishy Sensory Bags

Step 1: Place flour into the small bowl and add food coloring that you like.

Step 2: Add 6 tablespoons of water.

Step 3: Mix until all the ingredients are well blended. 

Then, Scoop the flour mixture into the plastic zip-lock bag.

Step 4: Before fastening the end, place the squishy bag onto a flat surface. Gently push any excess air out to avoid air bubbles. Place sticky tape along the opening to secure the opening.

All done! Your DIY Squishy Sensory Bag is ready for play. It’s easy, affordable, and can provide hours of sensory fun!

The squishy bag is perfect for practicing letters, numbers, name writing, drawing pictures, shapes, and words. Your child can practice hand and finger movements for pre-writing development on the squishy bag. 

Why Your Child Will Love It:

• Hands-On Learning: Perfect for practicing letters, numbers, shapes, and name writing.
• Develops Fine Motor Skills: Squishing and tracing on the bag helps improve hand and finger movements for pre-writing.
• Sensory Exploration: The soft, squishy texture provides a satisfying sensory experience.

💡 Pro Tip: For extra fun, try making multiple bags with different colors or add small items like glitter or sequins to enhance the sensory experience!

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