Sensory Trays for Tot & Preschool

Sensory Trays for Tot & Preschool

One of my favourite activities to do with young children are Sensory Trays. Sensory trays are used for many reasons. One of my main goals with children under three is to have them come when they are called and focus on their work with a good attitude. This is so important and makes homeschooling years to come so much more enjoyable !
When you set up your tray be sure to include many textures and a variety of things to scoop or pour and such. You can make your tray match a unit theme, colour , concept or anything that your child may be passionate about.The development of the fine motor skills is a must for preparing to write.





This tray is from our Penguin Unit. It was a great opportunity for all the children to be involved and participate at their own level.
We also make colour themed trays !

Here are two of our coloured themed trays. Winter Blues and Yellow.

The holidays are another great opportunity to create a fun sensory activity for your child !
This was our Valentine's Day tray complete with containers to open and close, textures, scoops and containers.






And I simply could not resist sharing this picture our youngest last year - thrilled to bits at receiving his very own first tray !

Sometimes the best trays are the quickest to assemble. A couple good strong magnets and some pipe cleaners that have been cut into smaller pieces. Colourfully eye catching and a simple introduction to magnetic force.

magnets