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Edible Fake Snow Winter Sensory Bin

Edible Fake Snow Winter Sensory Bin

January 6, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This combination of flour and oil makes edible fake snow that kids will love to play in and mold. What a great base for a Winter sensory bin for little ones. This combination of flour and oil has many uses as a sensory base. It is a really wonderful option

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Filed Under: Edible Sensory Play, Sensory, Winter

Patriotic Edible Slime

Patriotic Edible Slime

June 22, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Looking for an edible slime that is red white and blue? This patriotic edible slime is one that your kiddos can literally take a bite out of!  Making this edible slime is a lot of fun, but you need to just realize from the start that your kids are going

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Filed Under: Edible Sensory Play, Sensory, Summer

Lemonade Oobleck for Scented Sensory Play

Lemonade Oobleck for Scented Sensory Play

June 10, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This lemonade oobleck is so much fun! Not only is it great to create and play with but it’s also really good for fine motor skills as well.    In our house, texture and creativity is a big deal. We love slime, playdough, edible playdough and anything else that combines crafting,

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Pudding Playdough: Edible Sensory Play for Kids

Pudding Playdough: Edible Sensory Play for Kids

May 31, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

If you’ve been looking for a pudding playdough recipe that is safe for your kiddos to eat, this recipe is perfect! Plus it’s a great way to work on sensory play as well!  Growing up, we were always told to not play with our food…but this pudding playdough recipe is

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Edible Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Gingerbread Cloud Dough Sensory Bin

Gingerbread Cloud Dough Sensory Bin

November 27, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Edible Sensory Play, Sensory, Winter

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

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

Dirty Dog Washing Edible Sensory Play

Dirty Dog Washing Edible Sensory Play

January 30, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Edible sensory play perfect for babies and toddlers, as well as for older children. The perfect extension activity to the book, Harry the Dirty Dog.   We read the book Harry the Dirty Dog this week for the Virtual Book Club for Kids. My little guy loves playing with dogs,

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One-Ingredient Sensory Sand!

One-Ingredient Sensory Sand!

June 27, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

It’s no secret I love sensory play. If you are new to this blog, welcome, I’m Katie, and I’m obsessed with hands-on, dirty, sensory play. Given the fact that babies love to put everything in their mouths, I’m always looking for ways to make our sensory play edible. Additionally, we are were a

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Filed Under: Babies, Edible Sensory Play, Learn Through Play, Sensory, Uncategorized Tagged With: babies, busy mom, kids, preschool, sensory play, stay at home mom, toddlers

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