Sensory Projects
We give children a hands-on theme to explore through craft, design, and imaginative play. Through a variety of themed activities, kids develop creative thinking, planning skills, and confidence in bringing their ideas to life, all while having fun.
GOOEY LAB
Involves students mixing, stretching and squishing their own slime, choosing colours, glitter, sprinkles and scents to create a unique batch. They watch a few simple ingredients transform into something stretchy and gooey, then play, pull and explore the texture at their own pace. Students take their slime home in a labelled pot.
Resources supplied
Child-safe, non-toxic PVA glue (clear and white)
Saline-based or borax-free activator (no loose borax is handled by students)
Food colouring or liquid watercolours
Glitter, sequins, foam beads and sprinkles
Mixing bowls, craft sticks and measuring cups
Optional scents, such as vanilla or fruit (skin-safe)
Small take-home pots with lids and labels
Aprons, drop sheets and wet wipes
How we will set it up
Tables are covered, and each student receives a bowl, pre-measured glue and a set of colour and glitter options.
We start with a short, simple explanation of how slime works, comparing it to a “solid and liquid” mix.
Students choose their colours and add-ins, then mix in the activator step by step with guidance.
Everyone kneads their slime until it reaches the right stretch.
Finished slime goes into labelled pots, with a simple care card included.
A check for skin sensitivities and allergies is done with teachers beforehand, and a slime-free alternative is available.
CALM JARS
Involves students creating their own sensory jars filled with glitter, sequins, beads and coloured water or glycerine, then sealing them to watch the swirls slowly settle. Students choose their own colours and themes, such as an ocean, galaxy or rainbow storm. They can use their jars as a calming tool at school or at home, shaking them and watching the glitter fall while breathing slowly.
Resources supplied
Clear, sealable plastic bottles or jars (shatter-proof)
Water, clear glue, glycerine or baby oil (depending on the effect)
Glitter in a range of colours and sizes
Sequins, small beads, foam shapes and mini toys
Food colouring or liquid watercolours
Funnels, spoons and trays
Strong sealant glue, applied by facilitators to lock the lids
Labels, stickers and towels
How we will set it up
Each student receives a bottle, funnel and tray, with materials sorted into colour stations.
We begin with a short chat about feelings, calm and how slowing down our breathing can help.
Students choose a theme or colour palette and fill their bottles with glitter and add-ins.
Facilitators add the liquid and seal each lid securely with glue.
Students shake and watch their jars, then practise a short “glitter breathing” exercise together.
Jars are labelled and taken home with a simple instruction card.