Open Minds & Messy Hands
This penguin sensory bin uses water beads as a base, some of them frozen, for fun Winter sensory play for kids. Great for school or home. We love engaging in sensory play all year long. It is a really great way to discuss a topic or a learning theme. Studies show that kids retain
This DIY Christmas ornament resembles the popular ugly sweater for Christmas. Made out of felt and with a basic stitch, this is perfect fine motor practice. DIY Christmas ornaments are so much fun to make! Kids love keeping them for years to come and reminiscing about when they made them. Felt ornaments are always fun
This reindeer food combines oats, edible glitter and sprinkles to make a fun Christmas ornament to keep or gift. Perfect for kids. We love making homemade ornaments for our Christmas tree. This one is particularly fun, because you can place the contents outside as reindeer food on Christmas Eve! *This post contains affiliate links.
These DIY cinnamon stick ornaments have a rustic feel and are easy for kids to make. Perfect for a homemade gift or for a keepsake ornament. Cinnamon sticks have become popular around Christmastime, and making cinnamon stick ornaments are easy and fun. Plus, they can be a great way to keep a room smelling
A Christmas sensory bin that contains fake snow and ornaments that children can play with. Decorate a small Christmas tree and practice fine motor skills. This Christmas sensory bin allows children to play with something that is often off limits…a Christmas tree and ornaments! Judging from the amount of memes that circulate Facebook this
Moana cookies for any Moana birthday party or for fun baking with kids. The heart of the fit design on these cookies make them perfect for any Moana theme. Moana is one of our favorite Disney movies and has been the inspiration behind many of our crafts and STEM challenges. Among our favorites are
These sugar cookie salt dough ornaments looks real and delicious. They make the perfect keepsake ornament for your Christmas tree. Salt dough ornaments are some of our favorites to make each Christmas. My kids adore making homemade ornaments, hanging them on the tree, and reminiscing over them for years to come. Salt dough has
This gingerbread cloud dough sensory bin includes scented cloud dough and a gingerbread cookie cutter to create fine motor and pretend play for kids. This gingerbread sensory bin uses scented cloud dough for kids to play with and explore. This is excellent for pretend play and fine motor practice. This scented cloud dough which is an
25 Winter activities for 1 year olds including sensory activities, arts and crafts, and fine motor practice for toddlers. Crafting and playing with toddlers is so much fun! This list includes winter activities for kids that 1 and 2 year olds can do too. From Winter crafts for kids to simple fun activities for
These Christmas sensory bottles contain holly, snowflakes and stars to create visual and tactile sensory bottles for kids. Great for babies and toddlers. Sensory bottles are one of our favorite items to make. Kids can become involved in the creation of them, and they are safe for babies and toddlers to play with. These Christmas sensory bottles encourage
A Thanksgiving sensory bin that includes popcorn kernels and cranberries with some Thanksgiving dinner painted rocks. Adaptations for various ages. Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using many of their senses during play.
Thanksgiving painted rocks that represent the foods in a Thanksgiving dinner. A set of 6 rocks including: turkey, pie, corn, cranberries and more. These Thanksgiving painted rocks are cute and simple to make! This set includes 6 rocks: turkey, pie, corn, cranberries, pumpkin, and bread. Check out just how easy they are to create,
This melted snowman can be assembled as a winter craft for kids, or used like a busy bag. So many fun ways for kids to play and create. This melted snowman is such a fun winter craft for kids. I love the deconstructed, simple nature of it, and that kids’ can really open it
This jack o lantern water bead sensory bin uses black water beads as a base with hidden foam pieces inside. Kids can dig, find and create pumpkin faces! The versatility of water beads make them a staple in my house, and my kids love ‘growing’ them, it’s a win-win for everybody. This Jack o
These DIY Santa binoculars made from recycled toilet paper rolls are a great Christmas craft for kids to make. Easy and fun for kids. The anticipation building up to Christmas is such a fun time. Kids just can’t wait for Santa to visit their house. We love to use this waiting period for some
A list of educational board games and card games for both competitive and cooperative play. The list is separated by age for younger and older children. Board games are a really wonderful way to practice colors, letters, shapes, taking turns, and so much more through play. Educational board games are excellent for young learners
This edible caramel slime is made with only 3 ingredients and is perfect for Fall sensory play for babies, toddlers and older children. We love to experiment with different slime recipes. One of our favorite ways to play is to make edible slime so that we can sneak tastes as we create and play! We
I just love the versatility of water beads, and my kids love ‘growing’ them, it’s a win-win for everybody. This Fall leaves sensory bin encourages kids to go on a little leaf treasure hunt to fill the foam tree. What fun! *This post contains affiliate links. Fall Leaves Sensory Bin with a fun Treasure
Make homework fun for kids with these simple tips. Take breaks, bond, and have a yummy snack to keep this a positive time for kids. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney. All opinions are entirely my own. Homework is a daunting word for both kids and parents
This witch’s brew halloween soap foam is made from warm water, cornstarch, dish soap and food coloring. Add with some mini cauldrons to make witch’s brew. This witch’s brew halloween soap foam is super simple to make and perfect with some pretend cauldrons for sensory play for all ages. We have made many variations
These stocking stuffers are perfect for the YouTube kid in your life. For kids who love unboxing videos, slime videos, gaming videos and more. It seems as though YouTube has taken over the world when we think about kids and tv watching. When I think back to being a kid and wanting the hottest
Apple activities are so fun to do with kids in the Fall. Learning through play has been proven to be critical to the education and development of children. These apple fine motor activities are the perfect way to sneak a bit of learning while having fun and playing with kids. Apple Fine Motor Activities for
This apple pie sensory bin includes scented 3-ingredient cloud dough to create fine motor and pretend play for kids. To play with the book Ten Apples Up On Top. This apple pie sensory bin uses scented cloud dough for kids to make pretend pies. This is excellent for pretend play, early math skills such
These Fall sensory bags contain leaves, acorns and pony beads to create visual stimulation and fine motor play for kids. Great for babies and toddlers. Sensory bags are one of our favorite items to make. Kids can become involved in making them, and they are safe for babies and toddlers to play with. These Fall sensory bags encourage sensory
This pumpkin sensory bin resembles everything you would find at a real pumpkin patch. Kids can pick and count pumpkins, see farm animals, and more! This post contains a free printable at the bottom of the post. “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ― Albert Camus Sensory
These fun ways to epicycle a tire help kids learn the value of turning trash to treasure. From bike to car tires, these ideas are great for indoors or out. I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. — Mother Teresa Upcycling is a really
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These Fall sensory bottles contain leaves, acorns and pony beads to create visual and tactile sensory bottles for kids. Great for babies and toddlers. Sensory bottles are one of our favorite items to make. Kids can become involved in the creation of them, and they are safe for babies and toddlers to play with.
These fall activities for 1 year olds and toddlers include sensory play ideas, outdoor motor fun, and arts and crafts to keep little ones busy all Fall. It can seem difficult to keep 1 and 2 year olds busy. Kids this age need to move and explore, they often use their mouths to discover and have
This fishing sensory bin uses a base of water beads, craft foam fish and magnets for sensory fun for kids. Modifications for various ages included. Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using many
