How To Make DIY 4th Of July Sensory Bottles

Create these DIY 4th Of July Sensory Bottles: Fireworks, Stars & Stripes, and Pom Pom Explosion! Sensory play perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids.

The 4th of July is the perfect time to get creative with hands-on activities that keep little ones entertained and engaged. And what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with DIY 4th of July Sensory Bottles?

These mesmerizing bottles are not only easy to make but also serve as a fantastic tool for calming, focus, and sensory exploration.

Whether you’re setting up a patriotic-themed play area, looking for a fun DIY project, or need a mess-free activity for your kids during fireworks, these sensory bottles are a must-try!

Why 4th of July Sensory Bottles Are Awesome

4th of July Sensory Bottles are a fantastic patriotic sensory activity for kids! With their swirling glitter, floating pom-poms, and bold red, white, and blue colors, these bottles invite kids to explore their senses in a calming and engaging way.

Plus, 4th of July-themed sensory play is perfect for sparking creativity. Your kids can shake, twist, and roll their bottles, watching how the glitter and objects move inside.

These sensory bottles are the ultimate mess-free activity to keep little hands busy and happy. Whether it’s for quiet time, a fun craft, or an exciting addition to a 4th of July party, these bottles bring the magic of the holiday right to your child’s fingertips!

How to Make 4th of July Sensory Bottles

What You’ll Need

Here’s what you’ll need to make three different types of 4th of July sensory bottles: Fireworks, Stars & Stripes, and Pom Pom Explosion:

• Empty plastic bottles
• Clear glue (about 1/2 cup per bottle)
• Water
• Food coloring or liquid watercolors
• Glitter (fine or chunky, in red, white, and blue)
• Stars confetti
• Resin stars, erasers, or mini flag decorations
• Rice (dyed red or blue for the Stars & Stripes bottle)
• Pom-pom balls
• Hot glue gun or Super glue to secure the lid.

Instructions

1. Fireworks Sensory Bottle

1. Fill an empty plastic bottle halfway with water.
2. Add 1/2 cup of clear glue.
3. Add silver and blue fine glitter and a few drops of blue food coloring.
4. Add star-shaped sequins or small patriotic confetti.
5. Fill the bottle with water, leaving about 1/2 inch space at the top so there is room to shake.
6. Secure the lid with hot glue or super glue.
7. Shake and enjoy watching the glitter explode like fireworks!

2. Stars & Stripes Sensory Bottle

1. Prepare red or blue rice: Place white rice in a baggie with some blue food coloring or liquid watercolor and shake well. Lay flat to dry on parchment paper or a baking sheet.
2. Fill the bottle about halfway with the dyed rice.
3. Sprinkle in small red, white, and blue resin stars, erasers or other small patriotic-themed trinkets. Leave about 1/2 inch space at the top so there is room to shake.
4. Secure the lid with hot glue or super glue.
5. Shake it up and have fun hunting for the hidden stars and stripes!

3. Pom Pom Explosion Sensory Bottle

1. Fill an empty plastic bottle with various red, white, and blue pom-pom balls.
2. Optional: Add silver fine glitter and a few drops of red or blue food coloring.
3. Fill to the top with water, leaving about 1/2 inch space at the top so there is room to shake.
4. Secure the lid with hot glue or super glue.
5. Shake it up and watch the pom-poms swirl around like a patriotic explosion!

You’ll Love These 4th of July Sensory Bottles

You’ll love these fun and engaging 4th of July Sensory Bottles! Whether you’re making these as a festive craft, a calming tool, or a fun activity to enjoy with the kids, they’re sure to bring some patriotic joy to your 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Veterans Day celebration.

The best part? You can customize them however you like! Try using different colors and fillers for extra fun. So grab your supplies and get crafting. These bottles are too much fun to pass up!

Which one will you make first? Let me know in the comments below!