Counting and Color Matching Pompom Ice Cream Hair Gel Sensory Bag (2024)

FAQs

How much hair gel do you put in a sensory bag? ›

Materials needed –

A range of small objects to go inside the bag like: Buttons, pom poms, beads or basically anything without sharp edges. Cheap Hair Gel – I ended up using three cups in total.

Fill your plastic bag with hair gel or hand sanitiser, leave a little space for the gel to move around when squeezed Add in small crafty bits such as pompoms, sequins or beads. Seal the bag tightly and use strong tape to secure all the edges. Bring your sensory bag with you to show the person who you will be meeting!

You can use canola oil, vegetable oil or baby oil. It really doesn't matter. Next stir several drops of food coloring into a half cup of water. Pour the water and food coloring into the bag.

Cut the plastic bags into strips. Place one cardboard disc on top of the other and then start to wind the plastic strips round and through the two circles as in the picture. Carry on until the whole of the cardboard is covered. The more strips you add the fluffier the pom pom will be.

You can certainly reuse the plastic bag for new sensory bags and do not need to use chemicals such hair gel, detergent or liquid soup. If you need a gel like substance, you can use gelatine.

PRODUCT FLAKES

In addition, any gel that is used in excess will result in flakes that could look like dandruff, especially if you try to re-style your hair after the gel is already dry. To avoid white flakes and hair damage, gels should not be brushed after drying. To restyle, wet your hair with water and then re-mold.

In a jug mix 1:7 ratio of hair gel to water. Stir the hair gel/water with a spoon until they are completely mixed together. Then, use a funnel to add your mixed water into a craft bottle. Add in your water beads one by one.

Place flour, food colouring and water into the small mixing bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are well blended. Scoop the mixture into the plastic zip-lock bag. Before fastening the end, place the squishy bag onto a flat surface and gently push any excess air out to avoid air bubbles.

Clear glue with a marble for example. Bottles with water, oil, and glitter or glue and glitter also work well as children can focus on the glitter settling as they themselves also settle.

Seal the bag leaving little to no air inside. I stick the bag in a bowl of water and leave the seam out, this creates an easy vacuum seal. Tape the bag shut using very strong tape.

How do you make a water bead sensory bag? ›

All you need to do is fill a gallon bag with some plastic beads (I used pony beads from Office Depot-but many stores stock similar beads in the craft section), add water, squeeze the air out and close the bag. 🤗 I use Ziploc brand bags and don't have much issue with leaking.

A calm down kit is simply a collection of objects and items to help children cope with their emotions in a positive and safe manner. Also known as sensory integration boxes or toolkits, each calm-down kit can look a little different, depending on the needs and interests of your child.

Here's how: Fill a resealable plastic bag with tactile materials like hair gel, pumpkin seeds, shaving cream, or marbles. Reinforce the seal with strong tape, then use painter's or washi tape to secure the edges of the bag to the floor or a table where your baby can play.

Here's how: Fill a resealable plastic bag with tactile materials like hair gel, pumpkin seeds, shaving cream, or marbles. Reinforce the seal with strong tape, then use painter's or washi tape to secure the edges of the bag to the floor or a table where your baby can play.