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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

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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Filed Under: Edible Sensory Play, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Toddlers

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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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Edible Sensory Play, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschool Science, Preschoolers, science, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers Tagged With: art, camping, Letter C, Preschool Homeschool, pretend play, science, Sensory

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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Filed Under: Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Toddlers Tagged With: life cycle of a frog for kids, sensory bins, sensory bins for kids, sensory play for toddlers

45 Best Spring Activities for 1 Year Olds, Because Toddlers Can Play Too!

45 Best Spring Activities for 1 Year Olds, Because Toddlers Can Play Too!

February 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

A large list of Spring activities for 1 year olds and toddlers. Including sensory activities, arts and crafts, and fine and gross motor fun.    It can feel so overwhelming and difficult to do hands-on activities with 1 year olds! After all, they lack some of the fine motor skills

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Filed Under: Babies, Learn Through Play, Toddlers

If You Give a Pig a Pancake – Felt Pancake Busy Bag

If You Give a Pig a Pancake – Felt Pancake Busy Bag

January 21, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: book activity, busy bag

17 Activities Scented with Essential Oils for Kids

17 Activities Scented with Essential Oils for Kids

December 26, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Babies, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Toddlers Tagged With: essential oils for kids, scented kids activities, sensory play

3 Little Pigs Story Stones

3 Little Pigs Story Stones

December 18, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Toddlers

Scented Snowman Sock Buddy

Scented Snowman Sock Buddy

December 14, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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!

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers, Uncategorized, Winter

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