Daily Idea #138: Sensory Bottles

It’s amazing to see how something so simple can be so calming. When our senses are on overload, concentrating on something small is supremely helpful. For today’s daily idea we are making a sensory bottle for each child so when they are feeling overwhelmed they have something to look at to center them.

I am attaching the link at the bottom with the various different kinds of sensory bottles you can make; we are making a simple one with Orbeez (or Jelly Beedz), baby oil, and an empty water bottle.

To make your sensory bottle, start by making your Orbeez. Take a teaspoon of the beads and soak them in water for about 4 hours. Once they have expanded, drain the excess water and put your beads into the empty water bottle (it should fill about half-3/4 of the bottle). Fill the bottle with baby oil. Close and seal the bottle with super glue to make sure it can’t be opened by unwanted hands.

Here is the link with all the various sensory bottles you can make (including this one).