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Blue Ocean Sensory Tray

J’s been starting to sort and is able to (sometimes) correctly identify colors.  So, I decided to do a series of different colored sensory trays to build on this new skill.

Today, I put together a blue tray.  I was going to include anything blue that I saw around the house. However, I ran across these fish foam stickers.  I immediately changed my mind and made a blue ocean tray.

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I used white beans as a neutral background with clear marbles to give it a “bubbly” effect.  I then added blue pom poms, foam stickers, and pipe cleaners made to look like fish.  I always add a container of some sort (the blue bowl) and a spoon for filling/dumping. 

As usual, he spent most of the time filling and dumping out the blue bowl.

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Sensory trays are such a big thing around here and they keep his attention for so long!   He sits like this for ages just exploring the box.

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For more sensory tray ideas, read my post about Why I Do Sensory Boxes.

Stay tuned for more colored sensory trays!

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Filed Under: Play Tagged With: Invitations to Play, Letters Numbers and More, Preschool, Sensory Play, sensory tray, Toddler

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  1. Surrounded By Pink

    January 19, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    He is just too cute! Love the sensory bin ideas. I might have to try that when our Baby K gets a bit bigger! I am a new follower and can’t wait to see more ideas! Come visit http://surroundedby3pink.blogspot.com! Have a great day!

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  2. יפעת שוורץ

    January 19, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Hi there! Came across your blog, It’s great!

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  3. Having Fun

    January 20, 2012 at 12:26 am

    We just did a blue sensory bin this week too. I added blue tinsel. Of course of was the most popular and the most messy. He He. So much fun.

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  4. Sierra @ H is for Homeschooling

    February 1, 2012 at 3:35 am

    I love the idea of doing single color themed sensory trays. It seems like you switch our your sensory activities pretty frequently. I have been trying to be more flexible based on Boogie’s interest. How often do you switch? Do you let J guide you based on his interest or do you set a time ahead of time? Thanks for linking up to WOTT!

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