I had read about a fun and easy sensory activity from this article I found online when I searched "sensory activities for two year olds" -- flour in a container, and let the toddler go at it! Love how the materials are so accessible--flour we had in the cupboard, a spoon and cup from our kitchen, and baking pan that we often use for cooking. No need to buy extra materials for this activity :)
It was a BIG hit! Silly Bean was engaged with it for at least 45 minutes, scooping, mixing, touching, pouring. We tried to use our senses to describe it (tried to do it in both English and Chinese). I think he was very interested in the texture.
After touching it with his fingers for a while, Silly Bean realized he could blow on the flour and "clouds" of flour would get everywhere, which apparently was the best thing ever. Silly Bean laughed and laughed and of course--not pictured--is how the flour got absolutely EVERYWHERE--table, floor, wall, Silly Bean's hair and face, and even Silly Bean's shirt that was covered by his long-sleeve apron (???). Oh well @___@
Love the versatility of this activity though--I can see it as a way to practice more letters / letter sounds, "writing" or drawing in the flour, or adding water to add another interesting texture! We can probably keep doing this for another week!
What sensory activity do you like to do with your toddler, or that you remember enjoying as a kid?
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