Valentine's Day Sensory Bag Idea

This sparkly pink Valentine's Sensory Bag idea is so fun for kids of all ages! Uses simple supplies and is quick to make! Such a great sensory experience.

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Get ready for some fun with these Valentine's Sensory Bags!

They are super easy to make and I'm not sure why we haven't made them before. They're great for kids of all ages. My teen even wanted to get in on the action and make one too.

For kids under two, you'd want to tape the entire bag onto a table or tray for playing. 

For Hazel who's 2 1/2, I made the bag and let her play with it at the table.

Preschool aged and older can assemble or help assemble and play.

This sensory activity is great for touching and listening (the sound of the gel moving in the bag or the bag crinkling). You can also count the number of different sequins, colors of sequins or buttons. We also identified the shapes of the sequins as well.

These bags are great for a pink themed party or activity too! The sparkly confetti and glitter in the bags is always a hit.

* As always, use constant supervision with the younger kiddos. These bags can break open if handled too roughly and we want to prevent any of the contents from going in their mouth. *

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What supplies do you need?

• sandwich size ziploc bag
• clear hair gel
• food coloring gel
• glitter, confetti, sequins, buttons
• clear packing tape
• scissors
• tablespoon measuring spoon

How to make:

Scroll down for measurements, instructions and printing!

Helpful tips:

• You can use a freezer ziploc bag if you want something thicker. Quart sized may be used if sandwich isn't available. You can add a couple extra tablespoons of hair gel if needed.

More Valentine's activities you may like:

• Heart Sun Catcher Plate Craft
• Building Structures with Paper Hearts
• How to Make Pink Heart Glitter Slime
• Salt Dough Hearts
• Magic Milk Science Experiment
• No-Sew Heart Pillow Craft

Try these fun additions or substitutions:

• use colored duct tape to seal the top instead of packing tape
• try foamy shaving cream instead of hair gel
• add pom poms
• add water beads

I hope you enjoy this activity as much as our family did!

Valentine's Day Sensory Bag Idea

Yield: 1 sensory bag

Author: Sweet Hazel Honey

materials:

• Sandwich size ziploc bag
• 6 tablespoons clear hair gel
• 2 drops food coloring gel
• 1 tablespoon glitter, confetti, sequins, buttons
• Clear packing tape
• Scissors
• Tablespoon measuring spoon

steps:

1. Take the ziploc bag, then scoop the hair gel inside. Next add the food coloring and glitter, confetti, sequins or buttons.
2. Seal the ziploc, making sure all of the air is let out of the bag before sealing.
3. Once sealed, cut a piece of packing tape the length of the ziploc. Place the tape across the top of the ziploc, and fold over the top sealing the other side.
4. Time to play! Mix the color and sequins inside the sensory bag.

NOTES:

You can use a freezer ziploc bag if you want something thicker. Quart sized may be used if sandwich isn't available. You can add a couple extra tablespoons of hair gel if needed.

* As always, use constant supervision with the younger kiddos. These bags can break open if handled too roughly and we want to prevent any of the contents from going in their mouth. *

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