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Valentine’s Day Sensory Tubes

February 6, 2021 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day sensory tubes with red, purple, and pink loose parts. These tubes are perfect for float and sink experimentation.

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With so many Valentine’s Day bits and baubles available to purchase or collect, it is easy to gather little pieces for sensory tubes. And Valentine’s Day sensory tubes are fun to put together.

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Sensory Tube Loose Parts

Valentine's day loose parts tray with pieces for sensory tubes.

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Here’s a few supplies that would work well in the sensory tubes:

  • X and O game pieces
  • rainbow and heart erasers
  • heart and jewel-shaped gems
  • small buttons
  • heart garland strips
  • bead garland strips
  • rubber hearts
  • foam hearts

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Assembling The Valentine’s Day Sensory Tubes

Pick a few things from the loose parts list to drop in wide-mouthed water bottles with lids that secure on tightly. Then add water to each one. Set the tubes out on a table for little learners to investigate.

Valentine's Day sensory tubes with red, pink, and purple loose parts.

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Float and sink experimenting works well with these sensory tubes. In the one on the left, X and O game pieces float to the top. Foam hearts float and erasers and gems sink in the middle tube. And in the one on the right, heart-shaped gems sink to the bottom.

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Sensory tubes with Valentine's Day themed loose parts.

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To extend exploration, larger loose parts and water bottles and lids could be added to a water-filled table. Little learners would be engrossed in creating their own Valentine’s Day sensory tubes.

Please note: These activities should be supervised closely to prevent choking.

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Related: Valentine’s Day Water Play

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© Annette Kaminsky February 6, 2021

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Hi, I'm Annette Kaminsky. I am a preschool teacher who loves to share easy and fun early learning activities. Thanks for visiting my blog. Feel free to stay awhile!

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