Sensory Box: The Smell Puzzle Ice Cream
Author: Tanja Damhof
Webshop owner and mother
Unfortunately, the ice cream set is no longer available in the Netherlands. Because it looks too much like a real ice cream, it's banned. Sorry!
Have you ever considered creating a sensory or sensory box for children? I have! And I've even created these kinds of boxes with clients. One of the senses I always struggled with is smell . The number of senses we have varies, depending on how you work with them. For a sensory box for children, I use five senses in this case: hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch. 
The hearing, sight, touch, and balance categories are well-stocked in my webshop. Depending on the size of the planned box, you'll always find something there. Tasting isn't that difficult either; that's something that needs to be replenished regularly in such a box ;) 
But the sense of smell ... That's a different story! It's quite difficult to find something that's both hygienic and suitable for children to play with independently without making a mess. Luckily, I've discovered a super fun new item : the Scent Puzzle Ice Cream Gums .
Scented Puzzle Ice Cream Gums: A Playful Discovery
My webshop always has an additional requirement: motor skills. And this material meets that requirement perfectly. The set consists of four erasers that fit perfectly in a sensory box! Erasers are already popular because of the tactile material and the pleasant feeling of fidgeting. I remember that from when I was a child! And they're soft, but not so soft that you can easily squeeze them. 
But these erasers have two major advantages that make them truly unique:
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Fruit Scented – The packaging says "Fruit Scented," which means these erasers have a subtle scent. Although I think the colors smell the same, that's something you have to discover for yourself. This makes them ideal for a sensory box, where smell plays a key role.
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Puzzle Erasers – What makes these erasers even more special is that they also function as puzzle pieces. The different colors of the "icy pops" can be separated, and even the stick is detachable.
This allows you to create all sorts of creative ice creams: from super long to incredibly short! The non-slip material, the scents, and the cheerful colors make this an ideal motor skills exercise. Children will have hours of fun creating their own ice creams and improving their fine motor skills in the process.
Why Sensory Boxes Are So Important
Sensory boxes are not only a fun way for children to explore different senses, but also an excellent way to stimulate their development. By playing with different materials and scents, children not only learn to better understand their environment but also develop important skills like problem-solving and hand-eye coordination. 
With the Scent Puzzle Ice Cream Gums, you'll not only add a fun scent experience to your sensory box, but also develop motor skills and creativity. A must-have for any sensory box, in my opinion! 
In short
Are you also looking for the perfect item to enhance the scent experience in your sensory box? Then these Scent Puzzle Ice Cream Gums are perfect for you! They're not only ideal for independent play, but also offer children a fantastic opportunity to experiment with smell, color, and motor skills—all while having fun!
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