Squish Bag

This sensory-awareness activity provides hours of fun with no mess!

* Make colored gelatin according to directions and let set
* Place one resealable plastic bag inside another
*Fill the inside bag partway with gelatin, press out the remaining air, and seal the bag.
* Press out the air in the outer plastic bag and seal it also.
* Give the bag to your child to hold and "Squish", encouraging him or her to tell you how the bag feels to the touch
* Store the Squish Bag in the refrigerator when not in use

Other ideas (Make several bags, each one containing a different material, such as flour, salt, uncooked rice, or dried beans. Ask your child to compare the various textures)