This easy homemade glitter jar craft is perfect for children of all ages. It’s easy to make glitter bottles. This lovely DIY project for calming jars with falling stars is a great example. It is comforting to see the star glitter floating in deep dark water.

DIY FALLINGSTARS GLITTER JAR – KIDS

Have you ever created a sensory bottle? Sensory bottles teach mindfulness, calm anger, and help children sleep at night. The glitter jar can also be called a clear jar, calm Jar, calm Jar, glitter sensory bottle, calming Jar, or calm Jar.

Sensory Jars for Children

For children feeling overwhelmed by emotions, a sensory jar (also known as a calm-down jar) is a great option.

HOW TO MAKE A Glitter Jar

My children loved purple because it is soothing and reminds them of night skies. We also used silver star confetti to create a Falling Stars Glitter Jar.

You will need the following supplies to make a Calming Jar.

• Elmer’s Clear School glue
• Distilled Water
• Black Food Dye
• Plastic Jar with cap Plastic is preferred for children younger than 6.
• Silver Star Confetti

Step 1

• Then, add half of a bottle of clear glue to the Jar.
• Children love to see the confetti move around in the Jar, so be generous!

Step 2

• Next, add several tablespoons of silver star shimmer to the Jar.
• My daughter enjoyed pouring the purple water into the Jar by herself.

Step 3

• Fill the rest of the container with dyed distilled water. You will only need to use a little black dye to create a deep purple tone.
• You are now ready to use your glitter jar!

Step 4

• Attach the lid. As we did, you can also use a Mason jar to cut a small piece of purple construction paper and place it under the ring on top of your cover.
• Consider using hot glue to seal the lid for younger children.
• Now shake the jars and watch as silver star confetti swirls around.

FALLING STARS Glitter Jar FINISHED

• Your child seems to love their sensory Jar! You can make another one for Grandma or daycare.
• Enjoy!

MORE SENSORY JAR IDEA IDEAS YOU CAN MAKE

• • Create your glowing glass. This DIY glow-in-the-dark bottle is so relaxing to look at the glow!
  • Finding Dory Sensory Jar
  • Pokemon Sensory Bottle
  • Glitter sensory containers to use at home – this one features a red, glittery theme.
  • This galaxy Jar is my favorite calm-down jar idea!
  • Jellyfish in an e-liquid for children!

Falling Stars Glitter Jar

MATERIALS

• Elmer’s Clear School glue
• Distilled Water
• Black Food Dye
• Jar (I used 16 oz. Plastic mason jars are recommended for children who cannot handle glass.
• Silver Star Confetti
• Mason Jar Lid and Ring

TOOLS

• Optional: Hot glue gun

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. Half of a clear glue bottle should be poured into the Jar.
2. 2. In the Jar, add several tablespoons of silver star shimmer.
3. 3. The rest of the bottle can be filled with dyed distilled water. You will only need a little bit of black dye to create a deep purple tone.
4. 4. Attach the lid. Attach the top if desired. Seal the jar lid with hot glue for younger children.
5. 5. Enjoy!