Have you used sensory tubs with your little ones? I think Little Miss is just about ready for me to start making some for her so here is a round up of tubs I made for big brother – for reference he was three when he used all of these.
I don’t think all of these are ‘officially’ sensory boxes – I use that term for anything that’s, ‘a load of stuff in a big tub.’
This is probably the simplest to set up of the boxes in this roundup. It’s a good place to start if you want to have a go. Details
This took a bit of effort to make but he continued to play with the set for a couple of years so it was well worth it. Details
I just gathered things I had around the house. Often I find both kids play with things differently if they are presented differently. Details
He loved this one and I got to be seriously anal about tidying it up in the evening. Parenting tip – when cousins come to visit don’t leave 3 children alone with this tub!! (I can still remember the mess 😀 ) Details
This was basically a themed craft box. Details
E. still talks about this one – I definitely intend to do it for both children next summer. Details
Have you used sensory tubs with your kids? I’d love some more ideas 🙂
These are great ideas. I have seriously been looking for some inspiration! Thanks for sharing! #BloggerClubUK
I’m glad, thanks for reading 🙂
These look great, I especially love the beach one!
Thanks – I really liked making that one
Thanks for reading.
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Love this idea. My daughter would love digging into these boxes.
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They really are fun to set up too :). Thanks for reading.
I like how you have used some similiar items throughout the tubs. That ice cream tub is inspired, I think I’d quite like to get my pom pom on to make something like this. The only sensory tubs we’ve done so far are coloured tubs with rice in. They look really good and my son really likes them. He’s just turned 16 months and doesn’t play with anything for long. I am looking forward to exploring some more small world things with him in the future. Thank you ever so much for linking up to #MessandPlay!
Thank you – I really loved making it although I think my husband thought I was certifiable! The details are on the post – the idea came from here http://countingcoconuts.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/august-sensory-tub-playdough-ice-cream.html 🙂
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Oooo these are so adorable. Loved the Beach and Zoo tubs. I would love to make these and have tried somewhat similar things in the past but the mess drives me to lunacy so I am not sure I can handle it. Yet, I KNOW I will try it….the things we do for kids! sigh. Great ideas. Thanks. #messandplay
Thank you, in a weird way they let me indulge my anal tendencies without actually tidying my house 😉
(And the beach one was purely an outside toy – water and sand is my limit)