Dinosaur Swamp Sensory Play Activity
Are you looking for an exciting and educational activity to kep your little ones busy?
Dinosaur swamp sensory play is a fantastic way for children to explore textures, develop fine motor skills, and ignite their imaginations. Plus, it's super simple to make at home! In this SFY blog, we'll share an easy recipe for making the cornflour mixture and some fun dinosaur-themed play ideas.
Dinosaur swamp sensory play uses a mixture that behaves like both a liquid and a solid. When you squeeze or press it, it feels solid, but when you let it rest, it drips and flows like a liquid. This unique texture is not only mesmerising but also helps children learn about science concepts like states of matter in a hands-on way. Adding toy dinosaurs transforms the experience into an exciting prehistoric adventure!
Dinosaur Swamp Sensory Play Recipe
Ingredients:
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3 cups of cornflour
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1.5 cups of water
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Optional: Green food colouring (for a swampy look)
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Plastic toy dinosaurs, stones, sticks, spoons
Instructions:
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Pour the cornflour into a large mixing bowl.
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Slowly add water, stirring as you go. The mixture should feel firm when pressed but flow freely when you let it go. If it's too runny, add a bit more cornflour. If it's too stiff, add more water.
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Add a few drops of green food colouring to create a swamp-like effect.
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Transfer the mixture to a sensory tray or shallow container, add toy dinosaurs, stones, spoons, twigs and it's ready for play!
Fun Dinosaur-Themed Play Ideas
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Dinosaur Stomping: Let kids press the dinosaur toys into the mixture to create footprints.
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Dino Rescue: Bury dinosaurs in the swamp and challenge children to dig them out.
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Swamp Adventure: Encourage imaginative play by creating dinosaur stories and adventures.
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Exploring Textures: Allow kids to feel the mixture, squeeze it, and watch it ooze.