If you’re looking for fun sensory play for the younger kids, this Goopy Grass Sensory Play is perfect! So much messy fun to be had!

Your kids will love these spring activities for kids, too, so make sure to check them out.

Oh yes, goop! It must be one of my favorite simple messy sensory materials: Two of the simplest ingredients ever make a really fun material with properties you don’t see every day. It’s taste safe, easy to clean up, and just all-around great. N first played with it when he was only 8 months old, and it was an absolute blast.

For today’s activity, I added another simple material, and N enjoyed some sensory play!

The great thing about sensory play is that it works on their sensory skills and keeps them curious. They’ll love being able to feel their way around all the different textures!

Although it may seem scary that your toddler may put this goopy grass in their mouths, there is no need to fret. This is totally safe and non-toxic, and all the ingredients are natural!

Be sure to check out our Spring Sensory Bin, which is another super simple and fun sensory activity for kids.

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Benefits of Sensory Play

Sensory play is a fantastic way for toddlers to learn and grow while having fun. Whether they’re squishing playdough, splashing in water, or exploring different textures, these activities help build important skills like fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving.

Sensory play also lays the foundation for early math and language development by introducing shapes, colors, and new words in a natural, hands-on way.

It’s a great way to support their emotional development, as it can be both calming and a fun way to express themselves.

Best of all, sensory play encourages curiosity and independence, helping toddlers explore the world around them in a way that feels like play, not learning.

Recommended Spring Books for Toddlers

Bring spring into your home with these fun spring books your toddler will love. They’re perfect for snuggling up on the couch on rainy days. You can never have too many books or reading changes for the kids, so use these books as a fun way to supplement their learning as well.

A Little Book About Spring Spring Baby Loves Spring!Spring in the Forest Planting a Rainbow Spring: A Pop-up Book

Materials for Goopy Grass Sensory Play

If you make straight-up goop, the best proportions of goop and water are usually about a 2-3 to 1 ratio. Add water slowly to ensure the mixture doesn’t get too wet.

For this “goopy grass,” I didn’t shoot for the perfect goop and simply added some cornstarch to a bin full of grass and added a bit of water. If you’d rather have excellent goop, make it first and add the grass when satisfied with your base material.

N didn’t care either way and dove right in.

His favorite actions during this activity were grabbing handfuls of goopy grass and holding them over his head.

I love his little smirk in this one – he was really enjoying this.

He did try to taste his goopy grass, but while it’s taste-safe, it definitely isn’t tasty. He did have to try a few times just to be sure.

Most of the grass was already spread out on the floor when N decided to dump what was left in the sensory bin into his lap. That’s where the majority of the actual goop came into play.

The mess in his lap didn’t faze him at all, and he kept playing with the grass for a good long while.

When he was done, he even put most of the goopy grass back into the sensory bin for easier clean-up.

At that point, there was quite a bit of goop on his arms and his face, but it wiped up very easily.

Recommended Spring Toys for Toddlers

If you’re looking for fun and educational toys for your kids this spring, try these hands-on toys. Spring is the season when flowers bloom and butterflies go from flower to flower feeding on the nectars, and these toys are just perfect for this season!

Kenley Counting Ladybugs -Montessori Counting Toys for Toddlers -Wooden Educational Learning Toy for Girls&Boys 3 4 5 Year Old – Learn Numbers&Develop Fine Motor Skills -Math Preschool Kids Activity CPSYUB Toddler Toys, 18 Month Toys, Easter Eggs Learning Toys for 1, 2, 3 Year Old Girls / Boys, Montessori Matching Eggs Educational Color & Shape Recognition Skills Gifts Toys BPA Free (12 Eggs)AOJOYS Montessori Toys Baby Easter Toys for Toddlers 1-3 Years Old, Educational Wooden Carrot Toys Shape Size Sorting Matching Puzzle, Great Baby Easter Gifts Birthday Gift Toys Lydaz Bubble Lawn Mower for Toddlers, Kids Bubble Blower Maker Machine, Summer Outdoor Push Toys, Valentines Day Birthday Gifts Easter Basket Stuffers Toys for Preschool Baby Boys Girls FUNZBO Flower Garden Building Toys for Girls – STEM Toy Gardening Pretend Gift for Kids – Stacking Game for Toddlers playset – Educational Activity for Preschool Children Age 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boys Learning Resources Poppy the Count & Stack Flower Pot – 15 Pieces, Fine Motor Skills Toys for Toddlers, Preschool Toys, Ages 18+ Months

The easiest way to get rid of goop on the ground is to let it dry and vacuum or sweep it up. Alternatively, use a hose and wash it away if you’re outside in an area where that makes sense. Don’t wash larger amounts of goop down the drain, though. Put it in the trash instead.