Sensory Activities for Toddlers

Stomp through crunchy autumn leaves, then gather and sort them by colour, size, or shape — a high-energy seasonal adventure.

Let your toddler mash bananas in a bowl with a fork for a tasty snack.

Take off shoes and socks and walk barefoot across grass, soil, pebbles, and sand in the garden.

Walk barefoot across different outdoor textures to explore how each one feels.

Drop food colouring into bath water and swirl the colours together — a mesmerising water science experiment at bath time.

Stick cups and bottles to the bath tiles to create a cascading waterfall — pour water in at the top and watch it tumble down.

Roll your child up snugly in a blanket like a burrito, then gently unroll — deep pressure play that calms and delights.

Gentle tug of war with a blanket or towel.

Use a torch to draw shapes and letters on the walls and ceiling in a darkened room — turning the dark into a canvas for play.

Whip up towering mountains of bubbles in the bath and sculpt, scoop, and blow them away — foamy sensory fun before bed.

A sealed bottle filled with glitter and water to watch settle when emotions are high.

Practise blowing bubbles and chewing crunchy snacks to channel the urge to bite into safe mouth play.