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DIY Christmas Sensory Sticks for Kids

DIY Christmas Sensory Sticks for Kids

November 23, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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These Christmas sensory sticks allow for exploration through the senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight, and, they are incredibly simple to put together! 


 

Engaging all the senses is a really fantastic way to promote learning through play. Hands-on play and the ability to really explore materials creates lasting memories and a depth of understanding. These Christmas sensory sticks allow for exploration through the senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight, and, they are incredibly simple to put together!

They were inspired by these sensory sticks, perfect for early learning!

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To Make Your Christmas Sensory Sticks

We make sensory sticks by hot gluing items onto jumbo popsicle sticks. These gives babies and toddlers something to really grasp onto and hold while they explore the attached materials. Look for items that match your theme that have sound, fun texture, or scent to really engage the senses! 

What you need:

  • jumbo craft sticks
  • small evergreen branch
  • bells of various size/color
  • cotton balls
  • tinsel
  • ribbon

 


 

What to do:

Hot glue the various materials to the craft stick.

Play!

These Christmas sensory sticks allow for exploration through the senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight, and, they are incredibly simple to put together! They make for a really simple homemade toy to celebrate the holidays!

 

Pretty simple right? Ask your child questions about the materials to further engage them. Questions such as “How does it feel?”, “What does it smell like?”, “What colors do you see?” are all great ways to expand their vocabulary and begin a conversation.

 

 

My kids have enjoyed smelling the small branch of the tree, and marching around with the bells.

 

We used two sizes of bells, and the kids have been taking extra notice to the difference in sound between the two!

These Christmas sensory sticks allow for exploration through the senses of smell, touch, hearing and sight, and, they are incredibly simple to put together! They make for a really simple homemade toy to celebrate the holidays!

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Want more sensory play ideas for the holidays? We have a few more for you before you go!

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More fun Holiday ideas using craft sticks!

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Christmas Card Puzzles : The Twitchetts

Christmas Sensory Sticks for Engaged Holiday Play : Views From A Step Stool


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