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Sensory Box Walk

Sensory Box Walk

1–4 years15–25 minNormal home

You'll need

Shallow boxes or binsVarious materials (rice, beans, cotton, water)

#Steps

1Fill each box with different material
2Line up boxes in a row
3Step barefoot into each box
4Describe what each feels like

Why it works

Multi-sensory experience builds vocabulary and body awareness.

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