Sensory Bags
Sensory bags are filled with interesting textures and are a great way to stimulate the senses, bringing back past memories through look and touch.
Items you’ll need:
- Dried flowers
- Bags
- Bowls
- White rice
- Fragrances oils
- Dried fruits
Where to buy resources
Below are some examples of where you can buy similar products to those we use.
- Flowers
- Bags
- Bowls – Anywhere that sells paper bowls (such as a local pound shop)
- Rice – A value bag from any supermarket
- Fragrance oils
- Dried fruits
Instructions
- Place flowers and rice into separate bowls
- Allow participants to smell fragrance oils and add a few drops to the rice and mix it well so the oil coats the rice
- Mix the coated rice and dried flowers into the bags to make lots of different smells
- Fill the bags until they are about 75% full
- Once complete, tie the bags at the top so the contents don’t fall out
Purpose
This is a great way to makes use of different senses. It allows cognitive stimulation with smelling different smells, making different bags and feeling different materials. It also encourages reminiscence over scents.