Description
A fun and engaging sensory activity using chia seeds to promote exploration and fine motor skills in children.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 3–4 cups water
- Large container or tray
- Spoon or spatula
- Additional sensory items (toys, scoops, measuring cups, etc.)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of chia seeds with 3-4 cups of water. Stir to evenly distribute.
- Allow the mixture to sit for about 30 minutes to 1 hour for the seeds to absorb water and expand.
- Transfer the soaked chia seeds into a large container or sensory bin and add any additional sensory items.
- Encourage children to explore the textures and use spoons or scoops to promote fine motor skills.
Notes
Add food coloring for extra fun or different textures like rice and pasta to enhance the sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sensory Play
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bin
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg