Flower cutting station
Set up a quick sensory station using old flowers and child-safe scissors. Kids can snip stems, leaves, and petals, then sort and create their own floral masterpieces.
A lovely way to give new life to wilting flowers! Simply pop them in a tub or tray with some child-safe scissors and let the sensory, fine motor, and imaginative play unfold.
Kids can cut the stems, leaves, and petals into little pieces, sort them into muffin trays or bowls, and even mix them up to make magical "flower soup."
It’s beautifully open-ended and perfect for a quiet, focused activity or playful bonding time.
This one’s also a great outdoor or water play setup if you’d like to...
Materials
Prep
Set out the flowers in a tray with scissors and optional containers.
Play
Step 1:
Cut petals, stems, and leaves into smaller pieces.
Step 2:
Sort into trays, by size, colour, or type.
Step 3:
Stir and mix into "flower soup" or make your own floral potions.
Extend
Nature market: Pretend to sell flower soups, salads, or petal confetti at a make-believe shop.
Flower soup kitchen: Add water and kitchen utensils for potion-making.
Petal art: Use the cut petals to make art collages on paper, or try this
