Lava Lamp Sensory Bags

August 02, 2020

Lava lamp sensory bags glow-in-the-dark, and they are easy for kids to make! #lavalamp #lavalampexperimentforkids #lavalampsensorybags #lavalampdiy #growingajeweledrose #glowinthedark
Wow kids of all ages and make a lava lamp in-a-bag!
This activity was so fun, and it is especially great for babies and toddlers.  Sensory bags allow little ones still in the mouthing stage to safely explore materials that they otherwise wouldn't be able to.  Read on to see how you can make lava lamp sensory bags.

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How to Make a Lava Lamp in-a-Bag

Materials
Method
  • Begin by filling a large zip-seal bag roughly 1/3 of the way with oil. We used baby oil, but cooking oil will also work.
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  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of neon watercolor paint. Then, seal the bag tightly, carefully squeezing out any excess air.
  • Secure the opening of the bag with clear packaging tape. This just helps to ensure that there is no leaking during play.
  • Repeat this process for each color of lava lamp sensory bag that you wish to make.
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Lava Lamp Sensory Bag Play

Since oil and water do not mix the watercolors float in the oil inside of the bags, creating a lava lamp effect!

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As kids squish and shake the bags the lava lamp will "bubble", creating mesmerizing effects!
Wow kids of all ages and make a lava lamp in-a-bag! #lavalamp #lavalampexperimentforkids #lavalampsensorybags #lavalampdiy #growingajeweledrose #glowinthedark
Wow kids of all ages and make a lava lamp in-a-bag! #lavalamp #lavalampexperimentforkids #lavalampsensorybags #lavalampdiy #growingajeweledrose #glowinthedark
Wow kids of all ages and make a lava lamp in-a-bag! #lavalamp #lavalampexperimentforkids #lavalampsensorybags #lavalampdiy #growingajeweledrose #glowinthedark
Super cool, right?
Wow kids of all ages and make a lava lamp in-a-bag! #lavalamp #lavalampexperimentforkids #lavalampsensorybags #lavalampdiy #growingajeweledrose #glowinthedark
This is such a fun way for kids to explore the science of liquids.  It's also a great way for little ones to learn and review their colors.
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!