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Christmas Sensory Bottles

By Melissa Lennig on November 30, 2019 Leave a Comment. This content contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Just in time for the holiday season, learn how to make Christmas Sensory Bottles for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older children. They are a fun stocking stuffer for kids and perfect for holiday-themed sensory play at home, in the classroom, or on the road! 

Related: How to Make Glitter Jars

Christmas Sensory Bottles

Christmas Sensory Bottles

December is the perfect month to make Christmas Sensory Bottles! Our set of festive sensory bottles is colorful, engaging, and each bottle serves a purpose:

  • Holiday I Spy-Inspired Sensory Bottle – Focuses attention and is an entertaining boredom buster at home, school, or in the car. Try using it as a writing or drawing prompt.
  • Jingle Bell Sensory Bottle – Energizes and excites kids!
  • Grinch-Inspired Glitter Sensory Bottle – Calms down strong feelings.

Follow along with our easy step-by-step directions and video tutorial so you can make your own.

Christmas Sensory Bottles

1.  Holiday I Spy-Inspired Sensory Bottle

Similar to our I Spy-Inspired Christmas Ornaments, kids will delight in searching for miniature cookie cutters, snowmen, gingerbread men, reindeer, Christmas lights, Santa, and more!

This sensory bottle entertains, focuses, and calms kids, making it perfect for road trips, restaurants, and busy holiday gatherings. To make it you will need:

  • Empty sensory bottle
  • Red, green, and white Perler Beads
  • Christmas-themed buttons and miniatures
  • Red ribbon
  • Double-sided tape

Start by pouring red, green, and white Perler Beads and Christmas-themed buttons and miniatures into an empty sensory bottle. Leave room at the top so the objects move when the bottle is twisted and turned. 

Santa Button Going Into Sensory Bottle

Secure a piece of double-sided tape to a strip of ribbon, then wrap it around the cap of the bottle. If desired, seal the cap with super glue.

Note: We purchased our Christmas buttons and miniatures from Hobby Lobby.

Christmas I Spy-Inspired Sensory Bottle

2. Jingle Bell Sensory Bottle

This sensory bottle is a noise-making delight! 😂

Little ones, especially, love marching around with this Jingle Bell Bottle in holiday parades! Set it out in your music center or pair it with the book Jingle Bells during storytime. Kids can work on rhythm and keeping a steady beat. You will need:

  • Empty sensory bottle
  • Gold, red, and silver jingle bells of all sizes
  • Silver ribbon
  • Double-sided tape

To make it, simply push a variety of jingle bells into the bottle, saving the largest for last! Secure a piece of double-sided tape to a strip of ribbon, then wrap it around the cap of the bottle. If desired, seal the cap with super glue.

Jingle Bell Sensory Bottle

3. Grinch-Inspired Glitter Sensory Bottle

Pair this mesmerizing glitter sensory bottle with How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. The red glitter heart will remind kids to spread love and cheer during the holiday season, and always.

  • Empty sensory bottle
  • 1/2 cup Elmer’s Translucent Color Glue, green
  • Green glitter
  • Distilled water
  • Red glitter paper
  • Heart-shaped paper punch
  • Christmas ribbon
  • Double-sided tape

First, pour 1 cup of water into the empty sensory bottle. Next, pour 1/2 cup of translucent green glue into the bottle. Add 2 teaspoons of green glitter to the mixture, then top off the bottle with water. Secure a piece of double-sided tape to a strip of ribbon, then wrap it around the cap of the bottle. If desired, seal the cap with super glue.

Last, use a heart-shaped paper punch to make a heart with the red glitter paper. Glue it to the outside of the sensory bottle. Shake the bottle to disperse the glue, then watch the glitter gently fall to the bottom of the bottle.

Related: Christmas Glitter Jars

Grinch-Inspired Sensory Bottle

Video Tutorial: How to Make Christmas Sensory Bottles

Watch the video below to be guided through each step of this craft. You can view more easy kids craft tutorials on our Facebook Page, Pinterest Page, Teachers Pay Teachers Page, or right here on our website.

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Christmas Sensory Bottles

Christmas Sensory Bottles

Christmas Sensory Bottles are a fun stocking stuffer for kids and perfect for holiday-themed sensory play at home, in the classroom, or on the road!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Empty sensory bottle
  • Red, green, and white Perler Beads
  • Christmas-themed buttons and miniatures
  • Christmas ribbon
  • Double-sided tape
  • Gold, red, and silver jingle bells of all sizes
  • 1/2 cup Elmer's Translucent Color Glue, green
  • Green glitter
  • Distilled water
  • Red glitter paper
  • Heart-shaped paper punch

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

  1. Pour the materials into an empty sensory bottle.
  2. Secure a piece of double-sided tape to a strip of ribbon, then wrap it around the cap of the bottle.
  3. If desired, seal the cap to the bottle with super glue.

Notes

Use the basic instructions above and the materials and directions in each list within the blog post to create these beautiful Christmas Sensory Bottles.

© Melissa Lennig
Category: Christmas

Filed Under: Christmas, Sensory Activities

About Melissa Lennig

Melissa is a mom of two boys, a former Elementary School Counselor, and the author of Sticks and Stones: A Kid's Guide to Building and Exploring in the Great Outdoors. She shares easy crafts, activities, recipes, and parenting tips on her blog, Fireflies and Mud Pies. Follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

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