Put Me in the Zoo Sensory Bin

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Water beads are slippery, squishy fantastic fun and an engaging sensory activity for kids of all ages.

• A lesson plan is available for this project at www.Lessons4Learners.com.

Caution:  

Water beads are used in flower arrangements and although they are nontoxic, they are not edible and a choking hazard. It is important to provide appropriate supervision to the children in your care when using water beads. 

You may want to consider using homemade water beads for this project:

• ​Safe Water Beads for Toddlers by Teaching Mama (a recipe for homemade safe water beads)

Just a note, we haven't had a problem with kids putting water beads in their mouths at all. Even the youngest toddlers have understood that its not food. However, they do like to throw them.  And, that puts our puppies at risk of finding them and consuming them. Water beads are one of the most fascinating sensory materials. It will keep children engaged for a long period of time. Please use caution while using water beads no matter what the age of the children.

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Water beads can be purchased in the floral section in most craft stores. We bought ours on Amazon.

Add various scoops, bowls and cups. 

​Have you used water beads with the kids?
​Share your experiences.