{"id":20168,"date":"2017-06-16T12:10:32","date_gmt":"2017-06-16T11:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/?p=20168"},"modified":"2023-01-07T16:11:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-07T16:11:16","slug":"25-fun-summer-sensory-play-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/25-fun-summer-sensory-play-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"25+ Fun Summer Sensory Play Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you wondering how to keep the kids engaged, playing and learning all Summer long? We\u2019ve got 25+ Fun Summer Sensory Play Ideas that are sure to be a hit with kids big and small.<\/p>\n

These sensory play activities range from the clean to the messy, from the little to the large and from the dry to the wet, so there\u2019s something to suit every play space and mood.<\/p>\n

Whether you fancy exploring sensory slimes, paint, ice play, water, nature items, gloop, mud or more, these Summer sensory play ideas will keep kids investigating, learning and having fun every day!<\/p>\n

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Collected from Kids Craft Room and our creative blogging friends from around the world we\u2019ve gathered together the very best Fun\u00a0Summer Sensory Play Ideas for you.<\/p>\n

Each sensory play activity\u00a0is easy to set up and lots of fun.<\/p>\n

Look at the photos below and click on each title underneath to go straight to its full tutorial and play recipe. Have fun!<\/p>\n

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1 \u2013 Outdoor Abstract Art looks amazing fun! This little one is enjoying a whole body experience!<\/a><\/p>\n

2 \u2013 Every child will adore taking bubble sensory play to its extreme with GIANT bubbles!<\/a><\/p>\n

3 \u2013 Edible Sensory Play Balls are totally irresistible to kids and grown ups.<\/a><\/p>\n

4 \u2013 How amazing does this Summer Ocean Slime look?<\/a><\/p>\n

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5 \u2013 This Icy Ocean Activity combines sensory play with science. Play and learn!<\/a><\/p>\n

6 \u2013 Look at how much fun a simple Duck Pond Sensory Play activity can be!<\/a><\/p>\n

7 \u2013 Coloured Ice Painting and Ice Play is a fun way to create and explore melting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

8 \u2013 Meadow Gloop is a great way to bring Nture into sensory play activities.<\/a><\/p>\n

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9 \u2013 I think Painting On Ice is such an interesting idea and one we\u2019ll be trying this Summer to be sure.<\/a><\/p>\n

10 \u2013\u00a0Muddy Sensory Play is a childhood classic not to be missed.<\/a><\/p>\n

11 \u2013 Grab some ice trays and pipettes to enjoy a WAter Colour Laboratory. Colour mixing fun!<\/a><\/p>\n

12 \u2013 Bubble Snakes are super fun for the bath or garden. Who can make the longest snake?<\/a><\/p>\n

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13 \u2013 Frozen Flowers look so inviting what a gorgeous sensory play idea for a hot day.<\/a><\/p>\n

14 \u2013 Water Beads are so fascinated. Use them, dry them out and use them again. Kids will be intrigued!<\/a><\/p>\n

15 \u2013 Sand Slime is such an unusual texture to explore!<\/a><\/p>\n

16 \u2013 Turn those unwanted dandelions from the lawn into gorgeous Spring and Summer Sensory Bottles. Great for when you want to keep things clean.<\/a><\/p>\n

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17 \u2013 I love this idea for outside finger painting. Transitory sensory art at its most fun.<\/a><\/p>\n

18 \u2013 Kids will love to get their hand and feet into cornstarch sensory trays!<\/a><\/p>\n

19 \u2013 Shaving Cream and Ice Sensory Play is great for hot days and playing with Disney Frozen characters.<\/a><\/p>\n

20 \u2013 No kids will be able to resist Fizzing Foam Dough! See the colours mix and hear the and feel the fizzing!<\/a><\/p>\n

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21 \u2013 Instant Pudding and Ice Sensory Play is a fun way to combine two familiar things into something totally new!<\/a><\/p>\n

22 \u2013 Everyone should try making their own Tide Pool.<\/a><\/p>\n

23 \u2013 This Summer Rice Sensory bin sparkles. Such fun and visually so appealing for little ones.<\/a><\/p>\n

24 \u2013 I love that this Coconut Oil Moon Sand is taste safe.<\/a><\/p>\n

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25 \u2013 Floating Flowers Sensory Bin is so pretty.<\/a><\/p>\n

26 \u2013 Ocean Slime is irresistible!<\/a><\/p>\n

27 \u2013 Sticky Sand Sensory Play is great for kids that want their sand sculptures to actually stay together. Think cloud dough but with sand.<\/a><\/p>\n

28 \u2013 This colourful red white and blue sensory water play is great for toddlers and 4th July.<\/a><\/p>\n

We love all these sensory play ideas, they are such fun\u00a0and a great way to bring learning into play.\u00a0Which Summer sensory play idea\u00a0will you try first?<\/p>\n

More Fun Summer Crafts<\/a> For Kids:<\/p>\n

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Springy 3D Paper Bee Craft For Kids<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Easy Sunflower Hat Craft For Kids (Printable Template)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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15 Free Insect Life Cycle Film Strip Activities For Kids<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Free Printable Paper Houses Crafts For Kids To Make<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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3D Snake Craft For Kids (Printable Template)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Easy Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft For Kids To Make<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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3D Ocean Animal Crafts For Kids (Free Printable)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Cute Cupcake Liner Puffer Fish Craft For Kids<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n