Nature sensory bottles
2–5 years · Activities
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What you'll need
- A clear plastic bottle with a lid
- Water
- Rice or dry pasta
- Leaves, petals or small objects
How to do it
- 1Let your child choose what goes in — leaves, petals, a spoon of rice.
- 2Half fill the bottle with water, add the objects, then top it up.
- 3Close the lid tightly and, if you like, tape it shut.
- 4Roll, shake and watch together, naming what you both notice.
What it helps with
Builds focus, descriptive language and calm, self-directed attention.
Keep it safe
Small objects are a choking risk if the bottle opens — keep the lid secured and stay nearby.
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General ideas for play at home, written by the Baby Mamas team. Always use your own judgement about what suits your child, and stay nearby.