Toys

Watch a sensory bottle swirl

Age range: 1–3 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Toys
Type
Activity

How to try it

Fill a clear plastic bottle with water, a spoonful of glitter and a few drops of food coloring. Glue and tape the lid shut. Shake it and watch the glitter settle together.

Materials

  • Clear plastic bottle
  • Water
  • Glitter
  • Food coloring
  • Strong glue

Safety note

Glitter and the water inside must not be swallowed. Glue and tape the lid shut, check it before each use, supervise, and throw the bottle away if it leaks or cracks.

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Why it matters

Watching glitter settle gives your toddler something calm to look at and a simple example of cause and effect.

Benefit

Visual tracking

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