Sensory Sea Animal Rescue
Materials
· 3 TSP Gelatin
· 1 Cup Cold Water
· 3 Cups Hot Water
· ½ Drop Blue Food Coloring
· 5 Flat Marble Rocks
· 5 Sea Animals
· 5 Pom Poms
· Plastic Tweezers
Procedure
1. In a sensory tray or small heat-proof container, pour in 1 cup of cold water and mix packet of gelatin powder until dissolved.
2. Have an adult pour in hot water and ½ drop blue food coloring. Stir for one minute.
3. Allow mixture to cool slightly before adding animals, rocks and pom poms.
4. Refrigerate the play tray for 4 hours or until gelatin has firmed up.
5. PLAY! Dig in with your hands and or tongs to rescue all animals and objects!
The Sensory Skills Behind it:
Sensory play works on strengthening fine motor muscles, using senses (especially touch!) language development, cognitive growth, memory enhancement, and calms anxiety.