Sensory Boxes (Autism Friendly)

Sensory boxes  

Objective: Increase the development of fine motor skills   

Materials: 

  • Empty shoe box 
  • Sand/Rice/Beans/Pasta 
  • Small toys 
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Sensory boxes  

Objective: Increase the development of fine motor skills   

Materials: 

  • Empty shoe box 
  • Sand/Rice/Beans/Pasta 
  • Small toys 

Step 1: Find an empty box 

Step 2: Fill the box with either sand, macaroni, rice, or beans

Step 3: Add small toys to make the sensory box more personal 

Step 4: Enjoy the new sensory “sand” box you have made. 

Senses Engaged  

  • Touch  
  • Sight  
  • Sound 

Share your creations with us using the hashtags  #ASIautismsupport and #SensoryLearning