Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and explore.
Outdoor spaces can be really supportive for autistic children, helping with sensory needs and emotional regulation through movement, fresh air, wind and open space.
This simple spring activity invites children to explore nature using their senses of touch, sight and smell.
1. Head out for a spring walk together and collect natural "ingredients" along the waythink petals, leaves, twigs and anything else you might find.
2. Once home, turn your finds into a "spring soup"!
3. Children can enjoy pulling petals, tearing leaves and noticing different textures as they go.
4. Watch the movement of water as it's poured, then stir, whisk or mash your ingredients together.
It's all about exploration, sensory play and enjoying the process rather than the outcome.
We hope you enjoy trying this over the spring break!
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Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and explore. Outdoor spaces can be really supportive for autistic children, helping with sensory needs and emotional regulation through movement, fresh air, wind and open space. This simple spring activity invites children to explore nature using their senses of touch, sight and smell. 1. Head out for a spring walk together and collect natural "ingredients" along the waythink petals, leaves, twigs and anything else you might find. 2. Once home, turn your finds into a "spring soup"! 3. Children can enjoy pulling petals, tearing leaves and noticing different textures as they go. 4. Watch the movement of water as it's poured, then stir, whisk or mash your ingredients together. It's all about exploration, sensory play and enjoying the process rather than the outcome. We hope you enjoy trying this over the spring break!