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Easter Sensory Bin with Colored Rice

Easter Sensory Bin with Colored Rice

February 22, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Easter sensory bin is made with colored rice, plastic eggs, little chicks and fine motor tools. Bright and colorful, this rice bin is fun for all ages.   One of our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays is by making a themed sensory bin! This Easter sensory bin is

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Frog Life Cycle Printable Puzzle

Frog Life Cycle Printable Puzzle

February 17, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Frog life cycle printable puzzle for kids. Puzzle shows the metamorphosis of a tadpole for a frog, and is great for preschoolers and older children. Learning about life cycles is such a fun topic with kids. When observing life cycles, children learn about change and transformation, and some of these

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Printables, Toddlers

Salt and Ice Experiment for Kids: Save the Frozen Penguins!

Salt and Ice Experiment for Kids: Save the Frozen Penguins!

February 8, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This salt and ice experiment encourages kids to do some critical thinking. A fun penguin themed STEM activity for kids using salt and water to melt ice.   Playing with ice is such a fun way to engage in science fun with kids. Ice forms when a water freezes to

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Filed Under: Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, science, Toddlers, Winter

15 Spring Books for Preschoolers

15 Spring Books for Preschoolers

February 4, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Spring books for preschoolers introduce concepts such as rain showers, baby animals, blooming flowers and seeds, and more. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language

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Woven Grinch Heart Busy Bag

Woven Grinch Heart Busy Bag

December 19, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This woven Heart Busy bag can be used for a Grinch or valentines theme, or for fun fine motor play all year long with kids.   We loved the new Grinch movie that was recently released in the theaters! We also love a good busy bag. This busy bag is awesome

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Valentine's Day

Edible S’mores Sensory Bin: Perfect for Toddlers!

Edible S’mores Sensory Bin: Perfect for Toddlers!

June 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This s’mores sensory bin combines graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate chips to create a fun and tasty edible sensory bin perfect for toddlers.    Sensory play is so much fun! It can often be difficult to find sensory bin materials that are appropriate for young children, particularly those who like

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Free Color By Number Beach Printable

Free Color By Number Beach Printable

June 19, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This free color by number beach printable has a fun theme for the summer. Color by number pages are great for early number and color recognition.   Summer boredom busters are must-haves in my house! We love down time in the summer, but sometimes, need a little something to whip

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Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

June 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

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

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Life Cycle of a Frog for Kids Sensory Bin with Water Bead Frog Eggs

Life Cycle of a Frog for Kids Sensory Bin with Water Bead Frog Eggs

March 10, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Water Bead Sensory Play for Kids: Find the Hidden Shamrocks!

Water Bead Sensory Play for Kids: Find the Hidden Shamrocks!

February 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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.

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