Open Minds & Messy Hands
These indoor camping activities for kids are excellent for pretend play or for prepping kids for outdoor camping through play. We have so much fun setting up indoor camping activities and using the theme for pretend play, crafting and games. Here is a list of some of our favorite activities that
This sensory bin displays the life cycle of a frog for kids. Containing water beads that resemble frog eggs, kids can sort, read and learn while playing! Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids
Hunt for hidden shamrocks in this awesome St. Patrick’s Day sensory play for kids! Add plastic shamrock pieces to green water beads for fine motor and sensory fun. Engaging in sensory play for kids is such a fun way to learn! This water bead sensory play themed for St.
This felt pancake busy bag is perfect for your children and fine motor skills. Great to play with as an extension activity to, ‘If You Give a Pig a Pancake’ We adore Laura Numeroff books in our house! They are awesome go-tos if we want to make the kids
Activities that are scented with essential oils for kids. Perfect for play or sensory integration. Add scent and an extra sensory component for play! *This post contains affiliate links. Essential oils can be incredibly helpful for kids, especially for those with Sensory Processing Disorder or sensory-seeking behaviors. There are
These 3 Little Pigs story stones are perfect for re-telling and reading comprehension. Using flat rocks and paint pens, these are simple to make! Story stones are an excellent tool to help with reading comprehension. Using story stones allows for kids to re-tell a story, a very important component in
Sock buddies are excellent homemade toys that provide fun and comfort to kids. They have a nice squishy feel and are slightly weighted making them excellent as a calm down tool or to fill a sensory need. This snowman sock buddy is perfect for the Winter and simple to make!
Busy bags are awesome to have on hand in many different occasions, like waiting rooms, while traveling, etc. We like to make ours out of craft foam and felt because they are simple and cheap, and my kids love them! This Christmas busy bag is based on the book Gingerbread
My kids love busy bags year round, but making seasonal ones is always a fun way to celebrate the holidays and put a festive spin on some fun and learning. This Christmas busy bag uses felt to decorate ornaments – so easy and fun! *This post contains affiliate links.
This felt turkey busy bag is easy to make, and fun for play and learning with many ages! Keep this with you whenever you need to keep the kids busy! One of our favorite busy bag materials is felt! I love to make mini felt boards that the kids