Looking for a fun and calming activity to do with your kids? Why not try making a Galaxy in a Jar! This is a great sensory bottle that can help relax and soothe kids. Plus, it’s really easy to make and requires only a few simple supplies. Keep reading for instructions on how to create your own Galaxy in a Jar.

Galaxy in a Jar Calming Sensory Bottle

This is one of my children’s favorite crafts to do. We have made many, but this one was by far their favorite. Your kiddos can make these and sit calmly watching the glitter and stars float around and move slowly.

A Galaxy in a jar is perfect for calming down kids. And if they are scared of the dark a galaxy theme will brighten up any night. This galaxy-themed sensory bottle has glitter inside, it looks like space and has stars floating around when you shake or turn over your Galaxy creation.

You can even use this activity as part of a lesson about space. Galaxy crafts are great for kids of all ages, and it’s so easy to make!

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Galaxy in a Jar Craft

Do sensory bottles work?

There is some debate over whether or not sensory bottles actually work. However, many parents and teachers swear by them, and there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest that they do help kids calm down and focus. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to try out a sensory bottle, why not give it a shot? You may be surprised at how well it works for your child.

How to Use Sensory Bottles to Reduce Meltdowns

Sensory bottles can be a great way to help reduce meltdowns in kids. If your child is having a meltdown, try giving them a sensory bottle to calm down. The glitter and stars in the galaxy jar will mesmerize them and help to relax and soothe them. Plus, it’s a great way to distract them from their meltdown.

Sensory bottles are also a great tool for teachers and parents. If you’re looking for a way to help keep kids calm, give them a galaxy sensory bottle and watch as the glittery stars float around in their galaxy jar!

They’ll love watching the galaxy twirl around, and it can help get their minds off whatever is bothering them. Plus, it’s a fun and easy craft to do with kids.

If you’re looking for a way to help calm and soothe your child, or if you’re a parent or teacher looking for a way to help keep children calmer in the classroom, galaxy sensory bottles are the way to go!

These jars are simple to make and can be used over again when you’re done with them.

Galaxy in a Jar: A Calming Sensory Bottle for Kids

Sensory bottles are a fun way for kids to explore and learn about the galaxy! They can make their own galaxy sensory bottle at home, or they can use it in the classroom as an activity during recess (or any time!). It’s also a great tool for teachers who want to help keep kids calm and focused.

How to Make a Galaxy in a Jar

1 Mason Jar
Warm Water
Baby Oil
Blue, Purple, Black, White Glitter
Purple Food Coloring
Glitter Stars

Let’s get started:

Start by adding your glitter, stars, and food coloring to the jar.

Add your warm water, filling the jar about ¼ of the way.

Next, fill your mason jar to the rim with baby oil.

Tightly secure your lid. You may add some hot glue to the ring to ensure it stays secure.

Shake your jar until everything is well mixed.

Watch all your glitter and oil slowly settle to the bottom.

You now have a jar from out of this world!

It takes less than 10 minutes to make a super cool galaxy sensory bottle. Have fun!

A few tips for making sensory bottles:

You can also add the oil first, followed by the glitter, and then water. Using the same measurements.
You can use glitter glue, rather than glitter.
Experiment with different orders to add your materials to the jar and see which effect you like best!
And experiment with different colors for a different effect or theme.

Galaxy in a Jar: A Calming Sensory Bottle for Kids

Calming Galaxy Sensory Bottle

Galaxy in a Jar

Total Time

10 mins

Ingredients

1 Mason Jar
Warm Water
Baby Oil
Blue Purple, Black, White Glitter
Purple Food Coloring
Glitter Stars

Instructions

Start by adding your glitter, stars, and food coloring to the jar.
Add your warm water, filling the jar about ¼ of the way.
Next, fill your mason jar to the rim with baby oil.
Tightly secure your lid. You may add some hot glue to the ring to ensure it stays secured.
Shake your jar until everything is well mixed.
Watch all your glitter and oil slowly settle to the bottom.

Galaxy in a Jar Calming Sensory Bottle