12 Christmas Sensory Activities for Toddlers
Check out these super fun Christmas sensory activities for toddlers! Whether you want some winter fun or holiday themed sensory play ideas, these are our top favorites!
Christmas might be the ultimate time of year for sensory experiences. With all the fantastic sights, sounds, smells, and tastes around, there is much to explore.
But so much input can get overwhelming too. We have to limit the blinking lights, holiday sweets and treats, and music in our house. Too much during the Christmas season can overstimulate our little ones.
But, it is still so crucial to find time for sensory play!
So, here are some awesome Christmas sensory activities for toddlers that will give your little ones a slightly more structured sensory experience.
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Bells and Bows Christmas Sensory Bin
This easy Christmas sensory bin doesn’t involve any prep. And it is a non-food sensory bin too! It will help bring in the magic of the holiday season with your toddlers.
Christmas Sensory Bottles
These three Christmas sensory bottles each offer a unique experience for little ones. These bottles will surely hold their attention whether they are jingling, swirling, or hunting for Christmas objects.
Crunchy Christmas Slime
Your toddlers will love creating this crunchy slime for Christmas! It is so fun to play with, and it’s perfect for a candy cane theme!
Snowy Reindeer Sensory Bin
This snowy reindeer sensory bin is the perfect way to spend an afternoon before curling up and watching Rudolph at night. The shopping list is easy, and kids will love it.
Pine Tree Farm Holiday Sensory Play Activity
In this fun little sensory bin, colored pine cones can double as pine trees. Make a Christmas tree farm for kids to imagine a Hallmark Christmas.
Peppermint Sensory Salt Writing Tray
A salt writing tray is an excellent way for first-time writers to develop writing skills without worrying about a writing implement. Adding peppermint oil and colors to the salt makes it a glorious sensory experience.
Hot Chocolate Sensory Bin
Sensory play lets kids explore the world around them while engaging their imaginations. Pretending to play around in a sea of hot chocolate would be any kid’s dream come true with this hot cocoa sensory bin.
Christmas Water Play With Plastic Ornaments
Water play might not be the first thing most people associate with winter. But a few plastic Christmas balls, sequins, a dropper, and a strainer make a perfect water table activity that fits right in with Christmas.
Santa Sensory Bottles
Another excellent option for a sensory bottle is the jolly old fellow in the red suit. These Santa bottles pull out all the stops, and kids will love watching the swirling patterns inside.
Gingerbread Playdough
Playdough is already a great sensory experience, but adding a scent really enhances it. This homemade playdough recipe smells like gingerbread cookies, putting everyone in the holiday spirit.
Christmas Imaginative Play
One great way to get a very authentic Christmas tree sensory bin material is by using real pine needles. Find, ask for, or buy some pine branches and let the kids help clip needles off for a soft, piney filler for the bin.
Grinchy Christmas Sensory Bottle
Here is another sensory bottle that features another big figure from the Christmas season. The Grinch inspired this bottle with its bright green glitter and heart filler.
If you love making sensory bins and bottles for your toddlers, you will love all these sensory play ideas!
Final Thoughts
These Christmas sensory activities for toddlers will help you bring the holiday spirit and magic into their lives in calming ways.
I hope you enjoy!
Here are some winter sensory bins and other fun winter sensory activities to enjoy as well.
Check out these other Christmas activities for toddlers:
- Christmas sensory activities
- Winter sensory activities
- Winter look-and-find sensory bottle
- Calming winter sensory bottle
- Artic animal sensory bin
- Crunchy Christmas slime
- How to make fake snow
- Construction winter sensory bin
- Fine motor Christmas crafts
- Christmas art projects
- Winter STEM activities
- Pipe cleaner icicles
- Christmas sensory bin
- Penguin sensory bin
- Snowball catapult
- Snowman craft
- Shaving Cream Painting
- Christmas tree sensory bottle
- Penguin ice skating sensory activity
- Jingle bell music craft
