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Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
March 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
There’s something magical about a holiday you can shake! Little kids will love this Saint Patrick’s Day sensory bottle idea from Pocket of Preschool filled with rainbow-colored pom poms, glittering gold coins, and tiny beads which turns festive fun into a calming, hands-on experience kids can’t resist. It’s simple to make, mesmerizing to explore, and the perfect mix of seasonal excitement and soothing sensory play for little hands.
You Will Need:
Empty Bottle
Toy Gold Coins
Rainbow-Colored Pom Poms
Letter Beads
Hot Glue or Super Glue
White Tape
Water
What to Do:
1. Place a layer of gold coins at the bottom of an empty bottle.
2. Layer purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red pom poms into the bottle.
3. Sprinkle letter beads in the bottle after each layer of pom poms.
4. Fill the bottle almost to the top with water, leaving about 1/4 inch space at the top so there is room to shake.
5. Use hot glue or superglue to seal the lid closed.
6. Cover the lid with white tape as another way to seal the lid.
References:
Sensory bottle idea from Pocket of Preschool
Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg
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