LEARN WRITING WITH THIS SENSORY WRITING BAG
LEARN WRITING WITH THIS SENSORY WRITING BAG
Shout out to this sensory bag for getting Nicky interested in writing when she was 4. Seriously, it’s one of my favorite sensory bags EVER. In fact, I used it almost weekly to encourage her writing skills to blossom. If you have not seen this before, it’s an absolutely incredible sensory activity to get the little ones exposed to writing skills and help them practice writing as they get older. Well, actually, it can be used for writing letters, numbers, and more! The opportunities really are endless.
Here’s the original caption of the first time I posted this at-home writing activity, and it still brings me chills to this very day: “Last week we went on vacation and on the airplane Nicky (4) wrote her name for the first time by herself. I nearly cried. It was so significant because Nicky is not interested in letters or anything that has to do with them. So when she wrote her name it was like a validation that all these little activities we played at home are enough. Play is enough!”
And it is! Learning through play is amazing, our little ones learn without even noticing and while having fun! I think it’s one of THE MOST effective ways to encourage growth and learning, all on the basis of FUN! If you want to try this writing sensory experience at home, here’s how you can do that.
MATERIALS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Fill the ziplock bag with hair gel. Any cheap hair gel works.
Add a couple of drops of food coloring and glitter to the bag.
Seal the bag leaving no air inside and mix very well until the color is fully blended.
Using strong tape, tape the top of the bag closed. Then tape the bag to the surface you’ll be using it on.
Tip: You can place the prompt card next to it like I show in the video or you can simply say, “can you write the letter A”?
If you are using this with a baby, supervise closely as the bag could tear and they will try to eat it. To make it baby nail proof, tape clear tape on top of the bag to make it stronger.
WHAT IS THE Purpose of Sensory Writing Bags?
Sensory writing bags are a super fun and interactive tool that helps young children develop writing skills by engaging all of their senses. The tactile experience of writing on materials like gel, rice, or even foamy shaving cream makes it more way enjoyable and less stressful than traditional pen-and-paper activities, which can often dishearten children. These bags promote fine motor skills, letter recognition, and hand-eye coordination in a relaxed, playful setting, which is essential for early childhood development.
For Nicky, this sensory writing bag sparked an interest in writing, leading her to write her name for the first time! Proud mom moment, am I right?! For me, this moment highlighted the power of learning through play, where children absorb new skills without even realizing it. Through all of my time using them, I know that these bags make learning fun and stress-free, allowing kiddos to explore writing at their own pace, and can be a valuable tool for parents and educators alike.
Try out this sensory writing bag for your little one!
Need an activity to keep your little one busy? If so, this is the one! And if you liked this one, you’ll love our Number Hunt Sensory Bag. As always, for more activities, don’t forget to check out the Mothercould In Your Pocket Resource. Full of go-to resource for sensory play, clean up, hacks, and so much more! Trust me, for a one-off price, you can’t go wrong, and this tool is excellent for parents, caregivers, and educators alike!