14/04/2026
• A fun and hands on sensory activity families can easily set up at home. We created our own little farmyard using simple pantry items and farm animals to encourage imaginative and sensory rich play •
• Green spaghetti was used to create “grass” for the animals
• Cornflakes and Weet-Bix represented hay and animal feed
• White rice created a soft textured paddock/pathway
• Coco Pops were used to make a muddy farm area
• Farm animals and tractors were added for imaginative play
• Children were encouraged to explore textures, move animals around the farm and create their own stories
• We talked about animal sounds, where animals live and what they eat
Development:
• Fine motor skills
• Sensory exploration
• Imaginative play
• Language and communication
• Cognitive skills
• Emotional regulation through calming sensory play