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Sensory Bottles

Sensory bottles can be created using both dry or liquid materials, depending on your classroom needs and preferences.

Some simple options include:

Sand
Rice This is for colored rice. White or brown rice will be cheaper from Target
Solution
Bubbles I would also check the $1 store

There are many different ways to create sensory bottles. These are just a few ideas to get you started.

Keep in Mind 💡

You can create both dry bottles and liquid (wet) bottles
Be mindful of what materials you include, especially for younger learners
Always ensure bottles are securely sealed when using liquid

For wet bottles:

DO NOT FILL BOTTLES ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! Leave some room so it doesn't leak.
Change out the water every few months to prevent mold or buildup
Avoid adding materials that may break down or spoil over time
Check bottles regularly for cleanliness and safety

🛒 Fillers (wet or dry)

Sensory Bins

Sensory Bottles

💡Dry Materials Only!

I recommend using these bins only for dry sensory materials.

Some simple options include:

Sand
Colored Sand (you can add a little to the regular sand)
Rice This is for colored rice. White or brown rice will be cheaper from Target
Hay Check the $1 store during fall.
Other dry fillers based on your classroom needs

There are many different options you can use for dry bins. These are just a starting point.

Bins: I usually get plastic pencil boxes. I generally get them during the summer from Target when they are having all their different back to school sales, you can get really great deals on them.

Fillers:

Glitter
Beads
Letter Beads
Popsicle Sticks
Cars Also check the $1 store.
Assorted fillers The nice thing with something like this is that you can use some for dry in the bins or liquid in the bottles.
Assorted fillers 2 However, downside to these are sometimes there are just items you have to take out because they wont work in either or going to cause issues.
Bug set
Animal set

Hands-On Connection Activities

These activities are not just about keeping children busy; they are about creating shared moments of connection, communication, and belonging.

💡 Simple Ideas to Try:

Friendship bracelets or small creation projects
Collaborative art (creating one piece together)
Coloring side-by-side with children
Making something for a friend or classmate
Partner or group building activities

💛 These moments don’t need to be planned perfectly. Often, the most meaningful connections happen when we:

slow down
join in
and simply be present

✨ They’re not asking you to play; they’re asking you to connect.

Friendship Bracelets

Elastic Cord

Beads

Letter beads

Large opening beads

Large letter beads

Making Something for a Friend

Tile art

Pinwheels

Slap bracelet

Collaborative/ Partner

Spiro graph

Roll of paper

Bird house

Teacher Tools

Hands-On Connection Activities

These tools are designed to support teacher focus, engagement, and regulation throughout the day.

Simple items like gel pens, doodle notes, fidgets, and small sensory tools can help teachers stay present, process information, and remain connected, whether during meetings, planning time, or classroom moments. When our hands are engaged, it often helps our minds stay focused and calm.

Writing

Gel pens

Felt-tip pens

Chicken pens

Inspirational pens

Curse word pens

Shiny pens

Coloring/Highlight