How to Create a Sensory Tub

Instructions

• 1

  Before you start creating a sensory tub, it would be choose a separate place for it because even though a sensory tub is lots of fun for toddlers, there are high chances that the area around the tub would get very messy. In order to choose the best place to create a sensory tub, you should keep in mind the type of items which you intend to place in the tub. Furthermore, the place you choose should be easy to sweep or mop at the end of a play session. Consider setting up a sensory tub in your kitchen or at the back porch because these are two of the most ideal spots for this purpose.
• 2

  Cover a fairly large section of the floor with a piece of large plastic tablecloth. This will make it easier for you to clean up the mess when the play session ends. Furthermore, the size of the plastic tablecloth would determine the ease with which you can get things back into order once again.
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  Place a clear plastic bin in the centre of the plastic tablecloth and fill it with a number of different sensory items. The variety of things which you can use in a sensory tub is literally wide so you should take help from your imagination in order to determine the things you should place in the tub. Things like sand, rocks, dry rice, dried beans or even dry cereal would work. Adding food colouring or glitter to the tub would help you teach your child about colours.
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  When you have created the sensory tub, handover a few measuring spoons or cups to your child and allow him to play at the tub for as long as the child seems interested. Do not worry about the mess being created because you would have to clean it up later anyways.