
When I think of winter, I think of a tree covered in snow, a snowstorm, and a snowman. All of these things are outside where is it cold, or maybe you live somewhere warm where it does not snow. Bring a winter wonderland in the classroom by making fun sensory bottles that students can explore!
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Snowman Sensory Bottle
- empty bottle
- fill halfway with water
- fill to the top with fake glittery snow
- fill to the top with water, leaving about 1/2 inch space at the top so there is room to shake
- hot glue or superglue the lid closed
- cover the top with black tape
- glue eyes, nose, and a mouth to the bottle (make using craft foam)
- cut a piece of a kitchen towel, wrap around the bottle, and tie to create a scarf
- glue a button to the bottom

Snow Storm Sensory Bottle
- empty bottle
- fill halfway with water
- add 1/2 cup of clear glue
- add blue fine glitter and a few drops of blue liquid watercolor
- add snow sequins or table scatter
- fill to the top with water, leaving about 1/2 inch space at the top so there is room to shake
- hot glue or superglue the lid closed
- cover the top with blue tape
- glue a yellow star to the top
Snowy Tree Sensory Bottle
- empty bottle
- fill halfway with water
- add 1/2 cup of clear glue
- alternate white foam balls (these are from the Dollar Tree) and trees (cut small pieces from a wreath or evergreen floral stems)
- hot glue or superglue the lid closed
- cover the top with green tape
Grab your materials and make some amazing wintry sensory bottles for your students! Better yet, let them help you make them!






