Winter Festive
Sensory Bottles
By: Emma Jayne Morgan
There are a wide variety of different types of sensory bottles you can make with young
children which can be themed in different winter or festive ways. The beauty of sensory
bottles is that children can have the freedom to explore them independently, without
any mess or choking hazards, as long as you ensure they are well sealed. Use a glue gun
or something equally strong to make sure those lids are staying put!
Magnetic Bottles
These bottles are great for exploring and investigating in a fun, themed
way. Children can find out which items are magnetic or not, as well as
experiment with how they can move things around without moving the
bottle.
You will need:
• Empty water bottles with lids
• Fillers such as pompoms, beads, coloured beans, foil
wrapping paper cut into small squares, etc.
• Some magnetic filler like pipe cleaners, jingle bells or
magnetic disks
• A glue gun
• Tape
Create the bottles by adding a selection of magnetic and non-magnetic fillers. Glue the lids on and add
extra tape for added security. Then just allow the children to explore the bottles using the magnetic
wand and see what they discover. As there are lots of potential choking hazards inside, despite securing
the lids, adult supervision is necessary.