Surviving the First Day of Preschool: A Parent’s Guide

Creative Sensory Exploration Through Art

Art is one of the most natural ways to engage the senses. The colors, textures, and tools all offer opportunities to explore and express. At Kiddlo, we use art-based sensory play to encourage imagination, communication, and sensory integration.

• Salt Painting

  Glue lines on paper, sprinkle salt, and drop liquid watercolor. Watch colors spread across the salt — a mesmerizing sensory moment.

  
  

• Finger Paint Story Time

  Pair finger painting with a themed storybook. Kids can paint what they hear or feel during the story, linking language with creative expression.

  
  

• Cloud Dough

  Mix flour and baby oil for soft, moldable dough. Add cookie cutters for pretend baking fun!

  
  

• Textured Collage Boards

  Offer scraps of fabric, buttons, ribbons, and cardboard. Children glue and layer materials to build sensory-rich masterpieces.

  
  

• Bubble Wrap Stamping

  Dip bubble wrap in paint and press onto paper. The popping texture adds excitement to a simple printmaking activity.