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6 Sensory Bottles That Will Calm Upset Kids

February 9, 2021 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Sensory bottles are used to help children (and adults) calm down when they become upset or anxious.  The idea is to give the individual a safe object on which to focus their attention, thereby diffusing anxieties within.  It’s kind of like an interactive “I Spy” book inside a bottle.  Grab an empty bottle and fill it with water and tiny objects that will interest your child.  It really is just about that simple.  Read on for 6 suggested sensory bottles for kids that will calm them when they are upset.  You may or may not catch me using bottle #3 to calm down on rough days in my classroom…

Halfpintpeeps.com will give you all the inspo you need to become not just a regular parent, but a cool parent. Find activities and ideas you and your kids will love. Try out these homemade sensory bottles that are great for upset kids.

Sensory Bottles For Kids

1. Do You Want To Build A Snowman Bottle?

Rhythms Of Play shares a snowstorm in a tube with this Frozen-inspired sensory bottle.  Fill the bottle with snowflake confetti, sparkles, glitter, and any other Frozen related items.  This sensory bottle will be sure to help freeze all those anxious feelings.

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2. In A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Space enthusiasts and Star Wars fans in particular will get great use out of this galaxy sensory bottle.  Use mineral oil, blue candy dye, glitter, and any space themed trinkets you can find.  Read more from Preschool Inspirations.

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3.  Just Keep Swimming

Don’t let a meltdown get in your way.  Keep your little Ocean Explorer swimming with an ocean-inspired sensory bottle.  The sand is the best part!  A Little Pinch of Perfect shares how to make your own.

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4. It’s Nice With Rice

Keep everyone nice and calm with a rice-filled sensory bottle.  The colorful pom poms are fun pops of color.  Get the DIY tutorial from Mama Instincts.

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5. Glowing Attitudes

This glow-in-the-dark sensory bottle will help get upset attitudes glowing again.  Use a Sharpie to draw on a Jack-O-Lantern face at Halloween time for an extra haunt of fun.  Get the directions here.

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6. Where Bluebirds Sing

I don’t know if bluebirds really do sing “somewhere over the rainbow,” but hopefully your child will with a rainbow sensory bottle.  Fill the bottle with colorful water beads to make the rainbow effect.  Get more details from Ryan and Marsha.

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Looking for more things to make? Check out my post on how to make a kid-approved lava lamp in 3 groovy steps.

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10 Fun & Easy Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

August 12, 2020 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

Are you ready for some fun Christmas tree crafts for kids? These are great to help entertain the kids during the holidays, including your child’s class or preschool group. Kids of any age love Christmas tree crafts!

Christmas is magical, especially for kids. Help them make this season the best ever with these cute Christmas Tree Crafts for kids. Easy for all ages. Great for building artistic and creative skills. #christmastreecraftsforkids

 Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids 

I think most people agree that the Christmas tree is the highlight of holiday decorating.  Somehow it represents years of memories, giving, togetherness and love.  Sometimes we don’t want the kids touching certain ornaments or parts of the tree, so Christmas tree crafts are a great way to make them feel more involved. 

3-D Felt Christmas Tree 

These are some of the cutest Christmas tree crafts around. Some easy embroidery is involved, and the kids will love embellishing their tree with buttons from the button jar. 

Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

3-D Paper Christmas Tree Crafts

This 3-D paper Christmas tree is easy to put together. Cut two trees out of construction paper, fold in half, and glue them together in the center. It would be fun to add glitter and ornaments to the branches! 

Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

Edible Strawberry Tree

What’s more fun for kids than a craft they can also eat? If you can find some where you are, strawberries stack into a pretty Christmas tree shape! Add powdered sugar or whipped cream “snow” for fun. 

Strawberry Christmas Tree

A Christmas Tree for The Wall

This is a great idea for your child’s bedroom wall, and she can do it herself if she’s old enough. 

Christmas Tree Crafts

Christmas Tree Yarn Art

Kids love yarn art, and this is a fun one perfect for Christmas time. All they need to do is cut a triangle out of heavy paper, then wrap it in colorful yarns. A few beads make pretty ornaments for the yarn tree! 

Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

Wine Cork Christmas Tree 

Wine corks make plenty of fun crafts, and that includes a wine cork Christmas tree the kids can glue together by themselves. 

Wine Cork Christmas tree crafts

Fold a Christmas Tree Napkin

Christmas tree paper napkins

With this Christmas tree craft, the kids can help with the Christmas dinner table.

Pine Cone Tree Crafts for Kids

These trees are so unique! If you have a pine tree, let the kids go outside to pick up pine cones, and then glue them into Christmas tree shapes. I think these are so cute.

Pine Cone Christmas Tree

Cookie Christmas Tree Craft

These cookie trees prove that not all Christmas trees have to be green to be festive! Use different sizes of star-shaped cookie cutters to make gingerbread cookies. Let the kids stack the cookies and drizzle with Royal icing. 

Cookie Christmas Tree

Button Tree

Kids love this one! Get out the button jar, or purchase a pack of colorful buttons for crafting. Clear glue is all you need to glue the buttons into the most adorable Christmas tree!  

Button Christmas Tree Crafts

Which of these Christmas tree crafts for kids do your kids like best? Need some more holiday crafts for kids? Try 10 Paper Plate Christmas Crafts for Kids.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in December 2017. It has been updated for content. 

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Count On It! Great Activities to Help Your Toddler Learn Math

January 25, 2018 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

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Cardboard Box Crafts for Kids

December 19, 2017 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

 

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DIY Keychains Easy Enough for Kids

December 12, 2017 by Jessica Moore Leave a Comment

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