At Bounce OT, we believe play should feel simple. Some of the most meaningful play happens with everyday items already in your home. This page provides easy ideas to help your child explore, move, communicate, and enjoy their world without added stress.
• Children learn through doing, exploring and being curious
• Everyday materials remove pressure from families
• Sensory rich play supports regulation
• Play strengthens relationships
Everyday items that turn into play
Kitchen treasures
• Wooden spoons for drumming
• Pots and pans for sound play
• Rice or pasta in a bowl for scooping, pouring and sensory play
• Sponges for squeezing or water play
Living room fun
• Cushions for building a soft obstacle path
• Blankets for dens
• Cardboard boxes for climbing in and out.
• Pushing and posting toys
Bathroom moments
• Cups for pouring
• Bubbles for blowing
• A flannel as a sensory tool to explore wet and dry textures
Recycling box play
• Toilet roll tubes for tunnels
• Cardboard for ramps
• Bottle tops for sorting, matching or posting
Play does not need to be complicated.
Children simply need moments of connection, curiosity and joy.
You already have everything you need :)
