17 Low-Cost Materials for Sensory Development

Sensory play is an excellent way for children to learn about their surroundings and experiment with various stimuli related to their senses.

This resource offers a list of 17 accessible low-cost materials for sensory development that children can use to aid their growth and exploration.

Depending on a child's sensory preferences, some materials can be more appealing and fascinating to them than others. By placing a variety of materials in a bin and introducing them to new textures and objects, you can observe what they are drawn and captivated by. 

Always ensure children are supervised, especially babies, when introducing sensory materials that could pose a choking hazard.

 

1. Water

2. Soap

3. Flowers

4. Rocks

5. Leaves

6. Pine Cones

7. Cotton Balls

8. Toilet Paper

9. Paper

10. Feathers

11. Beans

12. Pasta

13. Rice

14. Play Doh

15. Paint

16. Beads

17. Buttons

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