Sensory Learning

Create Your Own Bean Bag

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This Project requires parental supervision

Objective: Create an on-the-go calming tool.

Materials:

  • Square Piece of cloth
  • Beans/Rice
  • Hot Glue

Step 1: Turn the piece of cloth so it is inside out

Bean bag, by Clipart Best, via ClipartBest.com
Image, by Maria Orlova, via Pexels

Step 2: Fold the piece of cloth in half

Step 3: Hot glue the long side and one of the short sides

Step 4: Once the glue is dry turn the piece of cloth so it is right side out.

Step 5: Fill the inside with either beans or rice until you reach the desired thickness

Step 6: Fold the top of the opening to create a seam

Step 7: On that seam hot glue and press closed with the other side

Step 8: Check to make sure that there are not gaps in the cloth

Step 9: Enjoy.

Sense Engaged

  • Touch

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