Today is all about Frozen Sensory Play Ideas! I’m talking frozen hats, finding out what happens when you freeze oobleck, strengthening hands with frozen playdough, and so much more. And not a single Elsa or Anna in sight. Promise.

Sensory play is such an important part of a child’s development. It promotes fine motor skills, builds neural connections, develops language, problem-solving, and creativity… There is so much to be gained from sensory play!

But perhaps you are one of those people who say, “But Sarah… the mess! How do you handle the mess?!”

I hear you. That used to be me. But I didn’t talk to Sarah… I mean, I didn’t talk to myself… often.

So, if the idea of mess has been holding you back, today is your lucky day! Your little one might even come out cleaner after trying these sensory activities. But no promises there, after all… kids.

Either way, I hope you find a few new sensory play ideas to try out with your preschooler!

Just before we get into the ideas, you’ll want to grab this Sensory Bins 101 freebie. It is filled with sensory bin inspiration as well as tips and tricks to make sensory play a success (and even less messy). Get your copy right here:

Frozen Sensory Play Ideas for Preschoolers

Are you ready for all of the frozen sensory ideas?! Here we go!

Free the Frozen Beads – My little ones love when I freeze some small toy animals in ice so they can “free” them. Recently, I tried freezing beads instead and it was a hit too! There is so much learning hidden within this activity too—check out the blog post for all of the details

Frozen Hats – While you might not want to try this one in the middle of winter, a frozen hat is a fun and silly way to cool off in the heat of summer!

Frozen Snack – This one is a wonderful way to incorporate some science into snack time! Learn all about states of matter as you turn ice into water and enjoy a yummy snack.

Snow-Frozen Yogurt Melts – Or why not use nature’s freezer—also known as winter in Canada—to make some delicious yogurt treats!

Frozen Pixy Sticks Playdough by The OT Toolbox – Mix in some Pixy Stick powder with your favorite playdough recipe then pop it in the freezer for some extra hand-strengthening fun!

Frozen Lego by Happy Toddler Playtime – A fun frozen sensory setup that may end with your little one building a Lego boat to float in the melted water.

Frozen Shaving Cream Ocean Sensory Play by Hello Wonderful – How fun is this!? Pop it in the bathtub for super easy cleanup when playtime is done!

Frozen Oobleck by Steam Powered Family – Oobleck is so much fun for little ones to explore, as it magically transforms from a liquid to a solid as you squeeze it in your hand. But have you ever tried freezing it?!

Frozen Flowers Sensory Ice Play by Crafts on Sea – Such a pretty frozen sensory activity! This one is perfect for a warm spring day.

Frozen Water Beads by Busy Toddler – You don’t have to wait long for this frozen play! Water beads only take 30-60 minutes to freeze.

 

If you want even more activity ideas for your preschooler—engaging, fun, and planned for you day-by-day—you’ll want to check out Play into Kindergarten Readiness! The preschool curriculum covers all core preschool skills in ONE 20-minute activity a day.

Take a peek at Play into Kindergarten Readiness:

https://shop.howweelearn.com/pages/play-into-kindergarten-readiness

Thank you so much for reading, sweet friend!

xo
Sarah