Giraffe Sensory Bag – Zoo Activity for Kids
Create your own rainbow giraffe with this Giraffe Sensory Bag. Not only are sensory bags incredibly beneficial for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. They are one of the sensory play ideas that is completely mess-free. That alone makes them amazing for any busy teacher or mom.
Disclosure: Adult supervision is required for all activities at all times.
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Materials Needed
- The free spotless giraffe printable
- A large (A4) ziplock bag
- Hair gel
- Small pom poms of any color
- A laminating machine and laminating sheets.
How to Make a Giraffe Sensory Bag
1. Download and print the spotless giraffe pdf found below.
This free printable for kids can also be used as a base for DIY peg boards or sticker activities.
2. Laminate the giraffe, and place the laminated printable inside the ziplock bag.
I have to admit that this wasn’t what I had originally planned. Usually I like to remove the white residue from the ziplock bags with rubbing alcohol. (Which didn’t work this time due to a brand I haven’t tried before) Then place the printable underneath the ziplock bag instead of inside. However, this method works too.
3. Empty the bottle of hair gel and a handful of small pom poms inside the bag too.
If yo don’t want to use hair gel, you can use water instead. The pom poms will flow through the water more easily that hair gel, so it’s a great alternative for very young kids whos fingers are not strong yet.
4. Seal the Bag
Squeeze out as much air as possible from the ziplock bag before sealing it off.
If you want to make the bag more secure, you can always use some tape around the edges to make sure that the seams don’t split open by accident.
How to play with your Giraffe Sensory Bag
Move the pom poms around the hair gel until they line up with the giraffe inside. This will make the giraffe look like it has rainbow spots. Not only is this a fun way to learn about zoo animals, by discussing fun giraffe facts for kids, it’s also a great way to help develop fine motor skills.
Zoo Activities for Kids
Are you planning a trip to the zoo, and want to get your children excited? Or maybe just doing a zoo themed lesson plan for your early years classroom? Try some of these other zoo play ideas for kids.
- Giraffe Sticky Wall
- Animal Sorting Activity
- Toilet Roll Giraffe Craft
- Animal Charades
- Zoo Animal Textures Sensory Bin
For more ideas, visit 61 Zoo Activities for Kids.
Are you going to make this Giraffe Sensory Bag for your kids?
Don’t forget to pin the idea for later.
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