This sensory busy board is part of a playroom made for an almost toddler that was put together on a budget. It looks beautiful and is a great lesson in re-purposing everyday items for play.
So many sensory activity stations go horizontal, but taking it to the wall conserves floor space and puts the action squarely within a toddler's gaze and reach. The only "toy" featured on the sensory board is a bead maze (similar to the IKEA MULA bead roller coaster, $7.99). Beyond that, knobs, knockers, switches, wheels and other quotidian objects take on a new life. A DIY sensory board would be an excellent holiday gift, and parents can add features over time.
See the rest of this playroom at Project Nursery.
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(Image: Project Nursery)
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I love this idea! I could see making a cool one with things that are already in our basement, and when the kids grow out of it, the pieces can easily be disassembled and returned to their original purposes (or donated to the local reuse store). I think kids would get a kick out of using "real" household objects instead of just brightly colored plastics, too. Fun!
I think I am going to add a wall like this in the toddler reading nook I'm creating for my daughter. Thank you.