Today is a day for some sensory art. It’s been one of those days. You know the ones where the crying starts at sun break and just keeps on going? Then come the boo boos and the tantrums and the refused naps. What do you do? Bring out some sensory play. Feed their senses and hope they can self-regulate through all that emotional turmoil during the day. She was so hyped up it wasn’t a day for mess, so out came the tissue paper sensory art.
Sensory Art Supplies
All you need is some tissue paper, a small paint brush and a Styrofoam block (you can buy them at craft stores or here
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The Sensory Experience
Then let the sensory experience begin… Place a piece of tissue paper on the styrofoam and push in with the plastic end of the paint brush. It gives a satisfying crunch sound and an interesting pop feel in the hand. And it’s very relaxing… It soothed The Babe and it soothed me, too. I picked up the styrofoam and poked away while she had her 80th tantrum of the day…
And before long, you have a beautifully lush piece of tissue paper art!
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