I pulled out the amazing sensory boxes I made last year, which weren't really utilized like I would have liked. However, that was partially my fault because I didn't encourage their exploration. We had so many behavior issues where things were getting destroyed, I didn't want them to be one of them. I decided the first thing I needed to do was to label the boxes with photos so my students could see them on the shelf. When I was taking photos, I remembered how cute they were and decided to share and encourage others to make them!
Sensory boxes are little self-contained kits with a variety of colors and textures for children to play with solo, as a calming activity.
This fairy kit also has beaded necklaces and is filled with satin flower petals.
My bird box has Spanish moss as the filler, along with realistic nests, feathered birds, and plastic eggs.
This moon box is filled with dry black beans, smooth black rocks, glow-in-the-dark stars, ping-pong balls, and astronauts and space vehicles.
I love this garden gnome box with split green peas, flower pots and gnomes. I am still looking for mushrooms to add to this one!
Polar box is mostly penguins, but I do have a mini orca and polar bear along with hard plastic and foam snowflakes. The multi-color glass pebbles give it an icy feel.
This box is very heavy due to the amount of real river rocks. I added some ivy leaves and a variety of insects. This one doesn't get played with as often, but I wish parents wouldn't make their children scared of bugs!
My plan is to add more to my collection, some with wet and smelly substances, but I will need to check out the personalities in my class first! Some kids can handle messy stuff and some put everything in their mouth.
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