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Sensory Activities for 1 Year Olds (Over 65 Ideas!)

June 27, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

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Kids learn better and faster when all senses are engaged. Sensory play has many benefits, and not all of it is messy! Here are a ton of sensory activities for 1 year olds that will keep you little ones busy. (Bonus, older kids/sibling love these too!)

Over 65 Sensory Activities for 1 Year Olds

Tons of sensory activities for 1 year olds including sensory bags, sensory bottles, sensory bins, edible sensory play and more!

Sensory Bins for 1 Year Olds

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Sensory bins are such a FUN way to learn! This is the perfect way for kids to engage in hands-on learning activities while having fun. Activities for 1 and 2 year olds can be tough to find, so when choosing a sensory bin, look for something with edible components or large parts. 

Bug Sensory Bin // The Best Ideas for Kids (pictured)

Ocean Beach Sensory Bin // Mommy’s Bundle (pictured)

Digging for Dinosaurs Sensory Bin // The Jenny Evolution (pictured)

Ocean Small World Play // Rainy Day Mum (pictured)

Let the Ice Melt: A Spring Sensory Bin // The Jenny Evolution

Edible Garden Sensory Bin // Views From a Step Stool

Flour Bin: An Easy Toddler Activity // Busy Toddler

15 Fun Food Sensory Bin Ideas // The Jenny Evolution

Paw Patrol Sensory Tub // Crafts on Sea

Farm Harvest Sensory Bin // The Jenny Evolution

Get our FREE mini pamphlet with sensory play ideas, recipes and more below!

 

Sensory Bags for One Year Olds

Like sensory bottles below, sensory bags are excellent sensory activities for toddlers as these are MESS-FREE. Kids can squish, throw, and play with these to learn about a variety of themes, early literacy, or even science! Remember to always duct tape the sides and tops of the bags to avoid any sensory bag explosions.

5 Baby Sensory Bags with Food // The Best Ideas for Kids (pictured)

Sensory Bags for Babies and Toddlers // Messy Little Monster (pictured)

Mess-Free Snowflake Sensory Bag // Crafts on Sea

Color Mixing Sensory Bags // Views From a Step Stool (pictured)

Sensory Bags: Baby Safe, Simple and Fun // Views From a Step Stool (pictured)

Googly Eye Sensory Bag // Clare’s Little Tots

My First Sensory Bags // Life with Moore Babies

Easy Nature Sensory Bags // Kiddy Charts

Sensory Bottles/Jars for 1 Year Olds

sensory bottles

Sensory bottles and jars make for the perfect activities for 1 year olds because they are MESS-FREE. This age group can explore in many ways, all while getting a rich sensory experience. Definitely opt for a plastic bottle here.

Nebula Sensory Jar // Views From a Step Stool (pictured)

Farm Discovery Bottle // Little World Big Adventures (pictured)

Water Bead Sensory Bottles // Living Montessori Now (pictured)

Rainbow Bottle Music Shakers // Kids Craft Room (pictured)

Fireworks Sensory Bottle // Messy Little Monster

Spring Flower Sensory Bottle // Kids Craft Room

Simple Entertainment: Sensory Bottles // Mama Smiles

Sensory Bottles for Babies and Toddlers // Kiddy Charts

Valentine’s Sensory Bottles // Something 2 Offer

Edible Sensory Play for One Year Olds

Baby play sensory activities for toddlers

These simple setups involve sensory activities for toddlers that are sure to keep 1 and 2 year olds busy, and learning!

Edible Playdough // Danya Banya (pictured)

How to Make Finger Paint // Red Ted Art (pictured)

Taste Safe Ice Painting // Messy Little Monster (pictured)

Edible Sensory Play for Babies // Clare’s Little Tots (pictured)

Edible Rainbow Sensory Bin // Life with Moore Babies (pictured)

Edible Indoor Sand // Views From a Step Stool

Pudding Painting Messy Toddler Activity // Busy Toddler

‘Inside Out’ Edible Water Beads for Sensory Play // Views From a Step Stool

Red, White and Blue Sensory Spaghetti // Views From a Step Stool

Tapioca Pearl Sensory Play // Adventures and Play

Baby Play – Spaghetti Sensory // Rainy Day Mum

S’mores Sensory Bin // Views From a Step Stool

2 Ingredient Bread Dough // Danya Banya

Playdough Cupcakes with Nutella Playdough // Life with Moore Babies

10 Toddler Approved Edible Sensory Play Recipes // The Natural Homeschool

Spice Painting with Edible Glue // Life with Moore Babies

Baby Sensory Finger Paint // Kiddy Charts

Baby Play Sensory Activities for Toddlers

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Sensory Stomp Painting // Views From a Step Stool (pictured)

Rose Petal Treasure Basket // Living Montessori Now (pictured)

Pasta Play // Messy Little Monster (pictured)

Baby Gak Bath // Busy Toddler (pictured)

Giant Rice Pool // Busy Toddler (pictured)

Dinosaur Fossil Excavation for Kids // Love, Play and Learn (pictured)

Jello Potato Heads // Busy Toddler (pictured)

Indoor Cranberry Bog // Views From a Step Stool

How to Make Play Mud // The Best Ideas for Kids

Gel Sensory Bags and Sunlight // Views From a Step Stool

Stuff the OBall Heuristic Play for Babies // Little World Big Adventures

DIY Sensory Balls // Schooltime Snippets

Lego Ice Play // Crafts on Sea

Sensory Fort for Babies // Messy Little Monster

Arctic Small World Sensory Play // Views From a Step Stool

Smash Tuff Spot // Adventures and Play

Exploring Montesssori Sensory Play with Babies // Natural Beach Living

DIY Spring Toddler Activities // Natural Beach Living

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There are so many ways to incorporate sensory play into the playroom with toddlers! Whether you find inspiration in sensory bins, bags or jars, your toddler will greatly benefit from this kind of hands-on learning and fun with these sensory activities for 1 year olds!

  • These make perfect homemade Valentine's Day cards and provide some fine motor practice to young kids. Great to give as gifts for family or classmates!
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These activities for a one year old are full of science, sensory and arts and crafts fun!
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