This Moon Sand Recipe is a sensory experience that keeps on giving! It definitely kept us cool inside while still having a blast. And for my nature loving, never gets hot, needs to be outdoors little boy…that is saying something! You need two ingredients, TWO! Flour and baby oil. In a big bowl, mix about …
With this DIY rainbow scope, everyone can see a rainbow this Spring! The International Delight Coffee Creamer bottle is the perfect size and shape for the rainbow scope. Peel off the label and rinse out the bottle. Use a knife to cut off the bottom of the bottle. Color a rainbow with markers on a …
I want my daughter to have as many chances as possible to explore the Christmas story this year. She loves playing with her Little People Nativity Set as well as a magnetic refrigerator Nativity set I found for her. Another way I can share the story with her is through a Nativity sensory bin! I …
One of my favorite ways to play with my kiddos is through sensory play. There are so many opportunities to learn through this type of play and it also gets me out of my comfort zone a little bit (prepare to get messy!). Shaving Cream Grab some cans of shaving cream at the dollar store …
Learning with little ones happens ALL of the time, EVERY day! As sat down with N and the colored rice, N wanted to “cook” and I realized just how much she was learning during counting practice with pretend play. Isn’t it amazing how different children’s personalities can be?! When B was 3 he was interested …
We all know and love sensory tubs! From filling them up to sifting through them, they provide hours of language development, fine motor play, sensory play, and just plain FUN. M and G love sensory-based activities and I’m always trying to find ways to switch it up. We usually do our sensory bins in plastic …
Frosting Dough is a sweet sensory experience! Simple to make and fun to play with. Frosting Dough 1 can of frosting 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup peanut butter Mix and knead The picture shows half of this recipe. It actually makes quite a bit and of course is very …
I made these bottles for N to look at, hold, shake, and of course put in her mouth. So far they just go right in her mouth, but I think that as she gets older she will play with these in different ways. Bottle Fillers: pom poms beads rice pipe cleaners ocean in a bottle …
Shaving Cream Fun is a great sensory experience for toddlers and preschoolers! When I was teaching we would use shaving cream for cleaning desks. Before we wiped off the shaving cream, we would use it for working with words (writing them with our fingers on the desk etc.). I thought that would be a fun …