Summer Sensory Play Ideas and Activities

I love sharing sensory play ideas for kids and with the weather warming up (well, except for today when it’s tipping it down) I thought it would be good to share some summer sensory play ideas and activities. Of course, even if the weather is less than awesome you can still do these – what would be a better way to cheer your kids up on a gloomy day? And if the weather is good? Well these ideas will be pretty much perfect!

You can also find out more about all the sensory activities we’ve shared at the end of this post – there’s over 40 of them so it’s well worth a look!

Summer Sensory Play Ideas

A Little Pinch of Perfect – Play Dough Ice Cream for Sensory Play

Gift of Curiosity – Watermelon Oobleck Summer Sensory Play

Nurture Store Blog – Scented Paint for Summer

Fun a Day – Coconut Water Beads for Summer

Modern Preschool – Lemonade Stand Sensory Soup

Life Over C’s – Textured Rainbow Sensory Bin

Fun at Home With Kids – Beach Sensory Bin

Artsy Momma – Summer Rock Sensory Exploration Bin

Natural Beach Living – Watermelon Fizzy Sensory Science Play

Kids Craft Room – Rainbow Sky Sensory Bottles

Two Daloo – Scented Watermelon Sensory Rice

Crafts on Sea – Frozen Flowers Sensory Ice Play

B-Inspired Mama – Ocean Sensory Bag

Rainy Day Mum – Instant Pudding and Ice Sensory Play

Best Toys 4 Toddlers – Summer Sensory Bag

Kids Activities Blog – Ocean Sensory Bag

Hands On As We Grow – Frozen Paint Cubes

Simple Fun For Kids – Summer Flower Sensory Soup

Artsy Momma – Textured Hot Air Balloon Sensory Craft

Fun at Home With Kids – Rainbow Soap Foam Bubbles Sensory Play

More sensory play ideas and activities

If you and your kids love sensory activities make sure you check out our big list of all the sensory play ideas for kids we’ve shared on this site with ideas for all year round and every season so you’ll find more summer sensory ideas and activities there too!