Sensory play is an engaging, highly stimulating play experience that often incorporates the five senses while building motor skills, creativity, mindfulness, and brain development. At Leika, we strive to provide economically sensible sensory creations to help your children grow, learn, and enjoy hands-on play.

Sensory play brings children back to the fundamental elements of authentic self-directed play - creativity, fine motor skill development, imagination, technology-free. While engaging in sensory play, they become more independent and build neurons in their brain which leads to problem-solving. In addition, by engaging many of the five senses, they begin to make connections with the world around them and regulate their bodies and emotions.

Each sensory kit comes with all items in the photo and is packaged in resealable, moisture-locking bags. This packaging is meant to keep your sensory kit fresh and contained for many play experiences. A few of our playdough sensory kits are housed in an easy to lock plastic container for quick access at home or on the go. Most of our sensory kits are meant for ages 3-12 but can be adapted for younger or older learners.

Our themed playdough jars include homemade playdough and loose parts meant to invite imaginative play. Our playdough ingredients include: flour, water, salt, vegetable oil, cream of tartar, food grade coloring, and sometimes clear vanilla extract (*contains gluten). Salt crystals may appear on the surface of dough. Salt is used as a natural preservative in the dough and can be kneaded in by the buyer. Our playdough lasts about 6 months to 1 year (or more!) depending on how it is used. Using clean hands and a clean surface extends the life of the playdough.

The sensory experience should begin at a very early age. Three months old is an ideal time to start actively engaging babies in sensory play. Using toys and sensory creations that stimulate their five senses will start to build those nerve connections in their brains. Babies and toddlers make sense of the world and begin learning colors, shapes, movement, textures, and more through sensory experiences! Our sensory kits and playdough jars are geared towards children 3-12 years to build creativity, imagination, and independent play.

If your dough feels sticky, start kneading it - sometimes that is enough to revive it! You can add a sprinkle of flour to sticky dough to help give it new life too. If your dough is more on the dry side, add a drop of water or a drop of vegetable oil to give it a fresh feel.

We are happy to create custom sensory kits based on your child’s needs and interests. We can create almost any celebration themed sensory play stations or party favors.  Please reach out via email to inquire: leikasensorycreations@gmail.com or head to our “Celebration” page.

We do not accept returns or exchanges, but please contact us within 48 hours of receiving your items to report any concerns or issues with our products. If you do not find a kit online that meets your child’s needs or developmental stage, please inquire about a custom order, and we would be happy to work with you.

*IMPORTANT: SHIPPING & LOCAL PICKUP OPTIONS - We are firm believers in practicing personal wellness and setting healthy boundaries, so to continue to be a daytime professionals and an engaged family member while running this business, we will be:

• SHIPPING TWICE A WEEK - the day may vary based on order numbers. We use 2-3 day shipping across the USA. 

LOCAL PICKUP will be available for those in the Fargo/Moorhead area. You are welcome to choose local pickup for WEDNESDAY 5PM-8PM (orders completed by noon Tuesday). We typically reach out when a local pickup order is placed to offer additional pickup days/times as well.  If you do not show up for your local pickup, your product will be available the following Wednesday. If you do not pick up on either of the designated days, your order will be restocked and no refund given.