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Top Activities of 2013 Top Activities of 2013 #3 Sensory Play in Different Ways Sensory Play in Different Ways highlights 6 unique sensory play ideas that your toddler or preschooler will love!

Christmas looks a little differently when you have little ones running around.  We keep the decorating to a minimum (the 10 month is crawling and eating EVERYTHING and the 2 year old has an affinity for throwing balls that crash into things).  But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t establish some super fun Christmas traditions …

As adults, we sometimes take simple concepts for granted.  That is, until we try to explain or teach them to someone else!  Some things come so naturally now, that it is easy to forget that we haven’t always known how to do them.  This was a lesson I encountered over and over as a teacher, …

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 …

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 …

A collection of early learning activities for one year old’s. It’s never too early to start teaching your child.  I often get asked what the “right” time is to start playing with our tots in a more structured, focused way. I don’t have an exact answer, since every child is so different, but for us, …