Squishy, squeezy bags of gloop!

Hello again,

Today has been an interesting day and I bring you my first ever tutorial!

My day consisted of creating some sensory, mark making bags for my class.

I know it sounds bizarre, but I wanted to introduce a more interesting way for the children to practise their letters and numbers. It's great stress reliever too!

They may not be the prettiest things to look at, but I'm pretty chuffed with them!

It's super easy, cheap and surprisingly enjoyable to make!

First you'll need some hair gel, I picked up some from my local supermarket for 15p a tub! Not sure I'd be keen to smear that all over my head but it's lovely for squishing and squeezing!

Pop some glitter into the pot and give it a good shake or stir to blend.

Next, you'll need to prep the bag. I used medium-sized resealable bags, to ensure no gel was going to escape.

Using heavy duty tape, like duct-tape, tape along the three closed edges of the bag to reinforce the seams. Remember to overlap the tap at the corners for maximum protect. (ooerr misses).

Pop the glittery gel into the bag and carefully squidge any air out of the bag. It's important to get rid of as much air as possible, as little fingers need to be able to move the gel around without popping the bag. Seal the opening with the zip and a sturdy strip of tape!

Voila! A wonderful mark-making bag of jelly gloopyness that are perfect for tiny fingers. Particularly great for childrne who struggle with grip and pressure when writing with a pencil as they must press quite hard to create a clear line. Can't wait to try it out this week! Speak soon, Emily xxx