Chia seed slime is great for sensory play. Taste-safe, but not necessarily tasty, you can let your child explore this gooey mixture without worrying they will put it in their mouth. It is a multi-sensory experience as children explore colour, taste, smell, texture and even sound. They can relate to similar things they have explored before (one of the children in the video said that it looked like mud, another that it smelled like strawberries, etc.), and use their imagination to create something. It supports gross motor skills, as it works the hands’ muscles, as well as fine motor skills if any tools such as spoons, bowls and cookie cutters are added. This sensory activity also helps with self-regulation, as working with the hands helps as a self-soothing strategy since it eases any tension, releases excess energy, improves focus and helps express emotions. Please don't leave you child unsupervised during this activity. Top Tip - A great time for sensory food play is after your child has eaten. This should make them less likely to put the seeds in their mouth. Activity prepared by Early Years professionals at Gwendolen House Nursery.
