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Archives for September 2018

Witch’s Brew Halloween Soap Foam Sensory Bin

Witch’s Brew Halloween Soap Foam Sensory Bin

September 26, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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.

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Filed Under: Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Sensory

Stocking Stuffers for Kids Who Love Unboxing

Stocking Stuffers for Kids Who Love Unboxing

September 24, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Gift Guides

Apple Fine Motor Activities for Kids

Apple Fine Motor Activities for Kids

September 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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.

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Filed Under: Fall, Learn Through Play

Apple Pie Sensory Bin with Scented Cloud Dough

Apple Pie Sensory Bin with Scented Cloud Dough

September 11, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Edible Sensory Play, Fall, Sensory

4 Fall Sensory Bags for Babies and Toddlers

4 Fall Sensory Bags for Babies and Toddlers

September 5, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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.

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Filed Under: Fall, Sensory

Pumpkin Sensory Bin: Picking, Counting and Exploring

Pumpkin Sensory Bin: Picking, Counting and Exploring

September 4, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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.” ―

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Filed Under: Fall, Printables, Sensory

9 Awesome Ways to Upcycle a Tire

9 Awesome Ways to Upcycle a Tire

September 1, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Parenting

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