Snow days can reduce the sensory input a child typically receives, but there are plenty of fun, sensory-rich activities to help children engage.
1. Snow Sensory Bin – Fill a bin with fresh snow and add your child’s favorite waterproof toys, a sand shovel, or other fun tools. Let them explore different textures and temperatures!
2. Make Snow Cream – Get your child involved in the process of making snow cream by having them collect snow, stir ingredients, and assist as appropriate for their skill level. It’s a tasty way to encourage hands-on learning!
3. Write letters in the snow.
4. Go Sledding – Sledding provides important proprioceptive and vestibular input, helping to meet sensory needs and support self-regulation. Plus, it’s a blast!
Have questions or need more ideas? An occupational therapy evaluation can help determine your child’s sensory patterns! Ms. Kim specializes in designing sensory experiences and environments to stimulate the brain and regulate the body. Your child may benefit from a sensory diet to optimize focus and promote calming. Reach out today to kim@beewellot.com.
Thanks to Sunny Day Therapy’s OT student intern Claudia Robertson for her contributions to this blog post.
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