No Mess Sensory Play

This mess free sensory play activity supports tactile sensory skills, the sense of sight, and sensory motor skills to manipulate the textures when making a sensory bag. This is an old sensory play activity here on The OT Toolbox but it’s a fun one for supporting sensory needs without the messy play aspect.

There are benefits to messy play, but sometimes mess-free sensory experiences are needed as well.

Mess Free Sensory Play

For the individual who is tactile defensive, or sensory avoiding when it comes to sticky or messy sensory input, this no mess sensory activity is for them. Supporting sensory needs can be easy with an activity like this window bag.

• Clear aloe vera (or hair gel)
• Plastic sandwich bag
• Food coloring
• Mix ins like sequins or beads

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