Have you tried playing with water beads yet? They are SO fun! You can buy these almost anywhere now (Michaels, Walmart, Oriental Trading). They come in a small package and you put them in water to watch them grow. You control the size by how much water you put in. They are slimy, they bounce, and they …
There are so many homemade playdough recipes out there and believe it or not I’ve never tried one. I just couldn’t resist when I saw the Koolaid Playdough recipe at The Toy Box Years. She made it look so easy and it was! I love the texture of it and the fruity smell (from the …
We already use these shaped ice cube trays for making crayons, transferring ice cubes with kitchen utensils, and for Muffin Tin Monday, and now bathtub ice cubes. Just add food coloring (NOT TOO MUCH), freeze them, and you are ready to go. B had a great time “seeing what would happen”. He …
How cool is this bean funnel and sensory box made out of recycled containers and large thumbtacks!? I read about this on Little Hands, Big Work. My husband and B put this together and there were HOURS of fun to be had! Kids of all ages have walked into the playroom to see this and …
Turkey Baster Water Transfer is a fun activity for little hands to work with and to develop motor skills! I got out two bowls, one empty and one about half full of water. B transferred water from one bowl to the other with this turkey baster. I bought the baster specifically for this activity and …