This  activity is perfect for your under 2s in order to
help them understand the world around them but older children love to explore them too.

What you need:

• A basket
• Household items
• Natural items
• Materials and clothing
• Craft items

What to do:

1. The list for what to include in your
sensory baskets really is endless! Prepare
the basket with interesting, differently
shaped items for your wee ones to explore.
2. For the youngest, you’re best to start
off with around five items so as not to
overload them, but there really is no limit
as your children get older.
3. The items will help your youngest to
explore different materials and to start to
understand the world around them.