Things with Wings Sensory Play
The softest place for imaginary play
The Set Up
Start with a base of white rice in a large tray or tub. Layer in colourful feathers, wooden eggs, little twine nests, pom poms and birds toys (or anything with wings!). At Smudge, I've curated a collection of felt birds and dragons from Tara's Treasures; they're the most incredible brand from Melbourne and support women in Nepal with their craft... we absolutely love them. IKEA also has the cutest little fluffy bees.
Pop a few picture books nearby to extend the play. Chris Haughton's Shh! We Have a Plan is perfect for this theme, and we also love Are You a Butterfly? by Judy Allen and Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement. Having books within reach gives children another way into the world you've set up.
Why Sensory Play?
Sensory play supports language development, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation. It gives children the space to explore textures and materials at their own pace, and the open-ended nature of it means there's no right or wrong way to engage. Set it up, step back, and let the play come!
Materials
• Large tray or tub
• White rice as a sensory base
• Colourful feathers
• Little twine nests
• Tara's Treasures felt birds and dragons
• Wooden eggs
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Things with Wings Sensory Play
The softest place for imaginary play
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Sensory Play
The Set Up
Start with a base of white rice in a large tray or tub. Layer in colourful feathers, wooden eggs, little twine nests, pom poms and birds toys (or anything with wings!). At Smudge, I've curated a collection of felt birds and dragons from Tara's Treasures; they're the most incredible brand from Melbourne and support women in Nepal with their craft... we absolutely love them. IKEA also has the cutest little fluffy bees.
Pop a few picture books nearby to extend the play. Chris Haughton's Shh! We Have a Plan is perfect for this theme, and we also love Are You a Butterfly? by Judy Allen and Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement. Having books within reach gives children another way into the world you've set up.
Why Sensory Play?
Sensory play supports language development, fine motor skills, and emotional regulation. It gives children the space to explore textures and materials at their own pace, and the open-ended nature of it means there's no right or wrong way to engage. Set it up, step back, and let the play come!
Materials
• Large tray or tub
• White rice as a sensory base
• Colourful feathers
• Little twine nests
• Tara's Treasures felt birds and dragons
• Wooden eggs
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