These magical glitter jars are the perfect sensory toy for children and grown ups alike. Designed to soothe and relax, the swirling patterns created by glitter, water and food coloring are ideal for calming down a stressed out child (or adult, for that matter) - leading to their alternative name, 'calm down jars'. Just give them a good shake, then watch until the glitter settles in the bottom of the jar to refocus and refresh an overwhelmed mind. I'll be honest I made one a retreat about a year ago and I use it ALL THE TIME!!! NOTE: Glitter jars can also be used as a 'time out' timer. Simply tell your child to watch the jar until the flakes have all fallen - it's only at this point that they'll be allowed to leave the time out area. Using extra glue will mean that the glitter floats for longer, so you can adjust the length of the time out according to the child's age. You will need:
Note: For younger children, we'd recommend using a plastic jar or bottle rather than a glass jar, to prevent any accidents! Our quantities are based on a standard 500ml jar, so if you're using a larger bottle or container, you may need to scale up the ratios. STEP 1Add warm water to your jar or bottle until it reaches around a third of the way up. |
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