Open Minds & Messy Hands
Kids are fascinated with space. Planets, nebulas, UFOs, aliens, it all appeals to them. One of our favorite sensory tools are sensory bags and sensory jars. Namely, because they are mess-free and fun to make! (We love a good messy activity, but I need to be prepared for those.) This
This Moana slime has the perfect texture for sensory play and is made with contact solution as a borax alternative. Add some Moana toys and shells and play! The slime craze is real. My 4 year old is obsessed with Moana-anything right now, so naturally when she saw the glitter
Kids learn better and faster when all senses are engaged. Sensory play has many benefits, and not all of it is messy! Here are a ton of sensory activities for 1 year olds that will keep you little ones busy. (Bonus, older kids/sibling love these too!) Over 65 Sensory Activities
Oobleck is one of those fun science experiment/sensory play ideas that most likely many of us have tried before. The perfect combination of cornstarch and water makes for a solid that looks like a liquid…or a liquid that can be a solid? It’s fascinating to say the least. My 6
Play dough mats are a really fun way to make early learning and hands-on, sensory experience! Play dough alone has many benefits, and by turning math into such a fun activity, kids are bound to remember what they are practicing (but won’t even know they are learning!). *This post
These Easter activities for kids are fantastic for preparing for the upcoming holiday, as well as for keeping kids busy during Spring break! On this list are some fun egg experiments, different ways to color eggs, and some pretty colorful sensory bins! Enjoy this time with your kids, all while
Drawing in shaving cream is such a fun and classic preschool activity. What a great way to combine sensory play with learning. It is great for developing fine motor and pre-handwriting skills in kids. This week, with the Weekly Virtual Book Club, we read Little Cloud by Eric Carle {affiliate link}. My kids
Three is such a special age in the life of a child. It is a time for exploration and creativity and a jump in independence and ability to follow instruction. The days of the ‘terrible twos’ are in the rearview mirror and your little one is ready to tackle this
The ABC Monsters are fun, lovable alphabet monsters from the popular kids’ show that helps children recognize letters through a magical adventure. My own kids really enjoy the show, and love to play with our own letter monsters that we have created in an ABC Monsters sensory bin! My toddler enjoys
These activities for 2 year olds include science, sensory and arts & crafts toddler projects that focus on learning through play. 2 year olds reach so many developmental milestones! From gross and fine motor skills such as running and jumping, to scribbling and building; and communication milestones like stringing words