5 Simple Lavender Activities

Here are five simple sensory lavender-themed activities for children:

1. Lavender Sachets

Create little lavender sachets in drawstring hessian bags to giveaway as gifts or to keep in your rooms for a beautiful calming smell.

2. Lavender Playdough

Materials Needed:

• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• Purple food coloring (if desired)
• 1-2 teaspoons lavender essential oil
• Lavender flowers

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and vegetable oil in a saucepan.
2. Add water and a few drops of purple food coloring.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture forms a dough.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Add lavender essential oil and knead until smooth.
6. Store in an airtight container for future play.

3. Lavender Sensory Bottles

Materials Needed:

• Clear plastic bottles with lids
• Water
• Purple bio glitter
• Small lavender flowers or buds
• Clear glue
• Lavender essential oil

Instructions:

1. Fill each bottle halfway with water.
2. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil.
3. Add lavender flowers or buds and purple glitter.
4. Fill the rest of the bottle with clear glue to slow down the movement of the contents.
5. Seal the bottle tightly and shake to mix.
6. Let children explore the sensory bottles, enjoying the sight and scent.

4. Lavender Bath Bombs

Materials Needed:

• 1 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup citric acid
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup Epsom salts
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
• 1 teaspoon water
• 10-15 drops lavender essential oil
• Purple food coloring (optional)
• Lavender buds (optional)
• Bath bomb molds

Instructions:

1. Mix baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salts in a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine melted coconut oil, water, lavender essential oil, and food coloring if desired.
3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing continuously to avoid fizzing.
4. Add lavender buds if using.
5. Press the mixture into bath bomb molds and let them dry for at least 24 hours.
6. Once dry, pop the bath bombs out of the molds and store them in an airtight container.

5. Lavender Painting

Provide purple paint along with green for the stems. Have a jar of fresh lavender for the children to look at and paint.

These activities are perfect for engaging children's senses, creativity, and fine motor skills while introducing them to the soothing properties of lavender.