Sensory bottle ideas for preschoolers

DIY sensory bottles are a great way for kids to learn about the four seasons each time they pick up a sensory bottle, turn it upside down, and shake it all around!

Sensory bottles have so many benefits for little learners, so I created the ultimate sensory bottles round-up to make it easier for you to pick the ones you need in your classroom or home! There are sensory bottle ideas for the seasons, some holidays, and special events during the year.

Make a color mixing sensory bottle for sensory play, learning about colors, or just for fun! These are perfect for all ages.

These sensory bottles are so pretty and mesmerizing! And best of all, they're SO EASY to make! Simply add baby oil, glitter, and any other add-ins (see a list of options below!) to an empty plastic bottle. Then turn the bottle upside-down or shake it back and forth, and watch as the glitter and other items swirl around and slowly fall to the bottom. It's such a fun and pretty calming tool that helps kids (and adults!) focus and relieve anxiety. And you can make one at home in just a few…

This is a really easy sensory bottle to make and it's so much fun! You'll need oil, water, food coloring (optional), and a clear plastic bottle. Learn how to make this cool science experiment today!rn

Are you sick of sensory bottles yet? 🙂 I hope not, because today I’m sharing one of our favorite bottles – an Oil & Water Galaxy Sensory Bottle! I love this bottle, because it truly shimmers and sparkles when each piece of glitter catches a ray of light (just like the millions of stars that […]

These oil and water sensory bottles are SO PRETTY!! Make a DIY sensory bottle with two different colors that combine into one when you shake it. Then watch as the bubbles (and colors!) slowly separate again! Sensory bottles are great for soothing and calming. But this color changing sensory bottle is also perfect for play and exploration. It's a fun science experiment, and a mesmerizing fidget toy! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a…

One of the most important things that we can teach our preschoolers is how to self-regulate when they get too excited, anxious, or overly stimulated. A strategy that works well to help preschoolers regulate their emotions is to provide a quiet corner or nook that is stocked with "Calm Down" bottles.

Create an Ocean in a Bottle with your toddler or preschooler in this fun sensory activity. This is a great activity to do with your little one and one they can play with during quiet time.

Weather is always a fun science topic to explore! Bring the weather inside with weather sensory bottles. Students can explore the different types of weather and how they look and sound using these weather sensory bottles. To make them even more amazing, tape a real photo of the weather to the top of the bottle (a freebie I made for you)! Now, let me share with you how I made each one.