LETTER FIND SENSORY BAG
LETTER FIND SENSORY BAG
For an easy, mess-free activity, try this simple to make hide and seek sensory bag at home for the little ones to practice the alphabet by matching uppercase and lowercase letters.
This is optional, but I added a black insert to hide the black letters a little bit. Therefore, making the letters in the bright neutral color popsicle sticks pop as you approach them.
MATERIALS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Remove label from plastic bag with alcohol swab
With a permanent marker, randomly write the uppercase letters of the alphabet around the bag.
Insert dark construction paper inside the plastic bag.
With a permanent marker, write upper case letters on one side of the craft stick and lower case letters on the other side of the same craft stick. Do the same with all letters of the alphabet!
Time to Match! Ask your toddler to find the corresponding letter in the bag and match it to the popsicle sticks by inserting it inside the plastic bag and moving the letters!
I made this fun alphabet sensory bag as a letter find game for Nicky to match both uppercase and lowercase letters because when she was learning the alphabet, she knew her uppercase letters really well but the lower case, not so much. Plus, grasping the popsicle stick while searching for letters is a great way to work your little one’s fine motor muscles.
More Letter Find Sensory Bag Ideas
Here are some other great sensory bag ideas for teaching your kids letters, spelling, and more! You can find most, if not all, of the materials needed for these activities at the Dollar Store, if you don’t already have them on hand.
Alphabet Sensory Bags
Place large alphabet beads and 8oz of clear hair gel in a gallon-size plastic zipper bag. Use clear packing tape to seal the top so that your kids can’t open the bag.
Depending on what you’re hoping to get out of this activity, you can add every letter of the alphabet or be sure to include the letters needed to spell sight words or your kids’ names.
Rice Letter Sensory Bins
These rice letter sensory bins are a great alternative to sensory bags if you’re okay with your kids (potentially) making a mess. I used colored dyed rice for my sensory bins, but you can use any dry sensory base like oats or colored pasta.