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3 EASY SUMMER SENSORY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS

  • May 19
  • 2 min read

Paige Curcio, Specialized Educator


NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT


A simple summer activity that gets kids exploring the nature around them! Great for sparking curiosity and connection with the outdoors.


Materials needed:

  • Printable or handwritten scavenger list (PDF available)

  • Magnifying glass (optional)





What to do:

Head outside and encourage your children to explore their environment, find items on the list, and share their discoveries. For added adventure, provide a magnifying glass to examine items more closely and invite them to talk about colours, shapes, and textures!


Targets:

  • Observational skills

  • Language skills (sharing discoveries, asking questions, describing objects) 

  • Categorization / sorting

  • Outdoor awareness and curiosity







CAR WASH


A playful, hands-on activity that combines

sensory exploration, creativity, and symbolic play.

Materials needed:

  • Bin / container

  • Water

  • Soap (dish soap works fine)

  • Toy cars (or other washable toys)

  • Sponge / small brush (optional)


What to do:

Fill a bin with soapy water and encourage your children to wash, scrub, and rinse their toy cars (or other washable toys) using their hands, sponge, or brush. To add a layer of fun, feel free to put on some summer music in the background! 


Targets:

  • Fine motor skills (scrubbing, squeezing, handling toys)

  • Sensory exploration 

  • Symbolic play (mimicking real-life actions)

  • Social skills (collaborating, sharing, respecting personal space if done with others)







DIY CHALK


A colourful activity that lets the whole family explore their art skills!


Materials needed:

  • Muffin tray

  • Water

  • Cornstarch

  • Food colouring (or natural alternatives)

  • Paintbrushes


What to do:

Fill each compartment of the muffin tray with equal parts water and cornstarch (approximately 2 tbsp) and mix in a few drops of food colouring. Give your child a paintbrush and invite them to experiment with colours, shapes, and patterns on the pavement. Simply rinse your designs for an easy cleanup!


Targets:

  • Fine motor skills (painting, mixing ingredients, holding a paintbrush)

  • Imagination

  • Language skills (talking about designs, asking questions, sharing positive reinforcement)

  • Sensory exploration 

  • Colour recognition

  • Social skills (collaborating, sharing, respecting personal space if done with others)

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