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One fun & tasty sensory activity that is a classic is doing pudding art! All you need is a box of pudding mix or you can use the prepackaged variety. Instant pudding can be made with cold milk so it can be safe for your children to help you make it, compared to the stove top variety. Use a flat plate or plastic serving tray & scoop the pudding on the surface. Then allow little hands to help spread it out. Using fingers and flattened hands can make great art that can easily be wiped away and done again. It can be a great medium for practicing prewriting skills, drawing, and practicing letters! And, you can eat it of course!

This activity may be overly stimulating for children with tactile defensiveness, which we often see in children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorders. If your child exhibits defensiveness, encourage them but, don't force them to touch the pudding. Incorporating tools like a spoon or old paint brush could encourage them to continue with playing with the pudding without having to touch it. Add sprinkles, Cool-whip, or other fun toppings to vary the texture! It will take a little clean up, but it will be alot of fun!

Any child would benefit from this activity including those with anxiety, dyslexia, attention deficit disorder (ADD), hyperactivity, and developmental delays! Enjoy :)