Bring the ocean fun indoor by creating this Ocean sensory tray for your kids.

We’re savoring indoor summer moments with our ocean sensory tray, inspired by the sounds in the book “Ik hoor… De Natuur” (I hear… The Nature). It is such a wonderful way to bring the ocean vibes indoors!

Creating this sensory tray is incredibly simple and requires just colored rice and foam stickers. It’s a hassle-free and enjoyable activity that allows you to craft a vibrant, textured ocean scene. The colored rice mimics the look of water, providing a sensory-rich experience. Meanwhile, the foam stickers add a playful touch, allowing you to decorate the tray with various ocean-themed shapes and creatures. This easy-to-make sensory tray promises not only creative engagement but also a tactile exploration of the ocean world, making it a perfect indoor activity for sensory play during the summer.

How to set up an ocean sensory tray:

Materials needed:

• Round wooden tray
• Sea creature stickers

For the colored rice:

• Food coloring; blue
• 1 cup of rice
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• Container with lid or ziplock bag
• Paper towel

Instructions:

For the colored rice:

• Fill the ziplock with a cup of rice.
• Pour the vinegar.
• Pour a few drops of the food coloring.
• Close the ziplock.
• Mix and spread the food coloring with the rice.
• Add more drops until you reach your desired hue.
• Pour the colored rice evenly on the paper towel and let dry.

How to set up:

• Fill the tray with the colored rice.
• Arrange the sea creatures on top.

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