Need an easy and fun sensory bottle recipe to fit your fall theme? Learning about fall can be fun in a preschool or preschool classroom, but all that fun can quickly become overstimulating for some children.
This is where sensory bottles come in! When shaken, the colorful leaves in this discovery bottle will float gently inside the bottle. Fallen leaves can have a soothing effect on young children, making them the perfect addition to your calming area.
Autumn Sensory Bottle
Sensory bottles are great calming tools. When you change your cool down bottle from time to time, it keeps things fresh and increases interest levels.
Introduce students to your fall sensory bottle and place it in your calming area. When students feel anxious, they can visit the Calm Corner, shake the bottle, and watch leaves slowly slide across the plastic bottle.
Autumn Leaves Sensory Bottle Recipe
One of the best things about this fall discovery bottle is that it’s so easy to make and only takes a few minutes to assemble. Your kids will love the sensory bottles! Here’s a supply list to get you started.
Check out this research-based, fun learning unit in our course store!
Bundles with 14 of my most popular fall resources, including math and literacy group activities! Make learning fun with these hands-on resources!
Autumn Discovery Bottle
The first step is to fill the empty bottle halfway with clear liquid glue. This way, you don’t have to worry about exact measurements, how big the bottle is, or getting any measuring tools to stick.
Next, add the leaf foil confetti and gold glitter to the bottle. I used gold glitter but you can use other colors if you wish. I recommend using enough glitter to add sparkle, but not too much or you won’t be able to see the leaves clearly.
Then, pour water into the bottle until it reaches almost Full. Be sure to leave a little extra space at the top so the leaves can move when shaken.
Autumn Leaves Sensory Bottle
You can make just one bottle or a few Fall Sensory bottles, whichever you prefer. But don’t forget to seal the lids of the sensory bottles so your kids can’t open them! You can use hot glue or tape to seal the lids of your fall sensory bottles.
Fallen leaf sensory bottle
Once you’ve made your discovery bottle, place it in your calm area or science center for your students to explore.
You can also try using glitter glue in sensory bottles and calming jars. I have some mini erasers in the shape of leaves that are perfect for putting in fall sensory bottles or even sensory bins.
More fall events
Are you looking for more fall ideas? See these activities below!
Farm sensory bin
Acorn Science Activities
Colorful Corn Art Mosaic
Scarecrow sensory box
The best books about autumn
More fall ideas
