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Rainbow Water Bead Sensory Bottle

Rainbow Water Bead Sensory Bottle

February 14, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This rainbow water bead sensory bottle is great for babies and toddlers, or for a mess-free sensory option for kids of all ages.  We love sensory bottles as an easy and mess-free sensory play option. Aside from being mess-free and stimulating to the senses, they are perfect for babies and

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Filed Under: Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory, Spring, St. Patrick's Day

Creamy Strawberry Playdough Recipe that Smells Great

Creamy Strawberry Playdough Recipe that Smells Great

February 10, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This creamy strawberry playdough recipe has a great texture and scent, and makes the perfect sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers.  Homemade play dough is on on our list of sensory play essentials to have in your home. It is great for sensory play for many ages, and a go-to

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Filed Under: Sensory, Valentine's Day

Snowman Winter Sensory Bag for Babies and Toddlers

Snowman Winter Sensory Bag for Babies and Toddlers

January 7, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This snowman winter sensory bag uses fake snow and shaving cream to make a squishy mess-free sensory toy that babies and toddlers will love. Finding sensory play that is appropriate for babies and toddlers can be difficult as this age group still likes to put everything in their mouth. Baby

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Filed Under: Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory, Winter

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

Printable Gingerbread Playdough Mat for Christmas Sensory Play

Printable Gingerbread Playdough Mat for Christmas Sensory Play

November 18, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This gingerbread playdough mat is so much fun for the holidays. You’ll love this creative and festive learning opportunity for your toddler. This gingerbread playdough mat will bring out the creative side for your child. If you’re looking for the perfect holiday activity, this is the one for your household. 

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Filed Under: Printables, Sensory, Winter Tagged With: playdough mat, sensory play

Light the Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle

Light the Christmas Tree Sensory Bottle

November 11, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This lit Christmas tree sensory bottle offers visual stimulation through lights in a bottle, and a chance to say ‘yes’ to playing with the tree lights. Sensory bottles are fun for a number of reasons. Often times they make a great noise which is stimulating to many children, while other

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Filed Under: Christmas, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory, Winter

Thanksgiving Sensory Bin: Native American and Pilgrim Small World

Thanksgiving Sensory Bin: Native American and Pilgrim Small World

November 6, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Thanksgiving sensory bin has a base of unpopped popcorn and dried beans to with a Native American and Pilgrim small world for kids to play with. Playing with a sensory bin is a great way to introduce a concept to young children. By engaging the senses, children are more

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Filed Under: Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Sensory, Thanksgiving

Build a Monster Playdough Mats to Print

Build a Monster Playdough Mats to Print

October 29, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These monster playdough mats encourage creativity and sensory play. Simply print, laminate and assemble. Great for a Halloween party or busy bag. We love using playdough mats for sensory play, as busy bags, and for party treats! These build a monster playdough mats are perfect for any time of the

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Filed Under: Halloween, Printables, Sensory

Apple Playdough Mats: Numbers 1-10 Free Printable

Apple Playdough Mats: Numbers 1-10 Free Printable

September 7, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These apple playdough mats help children identify and count the numbers 1-10. Great for a Fall theme with toddlers and preschoolers! Playdough is a staple in many preschools and households with young children. And, it’s no wonder why. Playdough is awesome for sensory play and fine motor skill building, plus

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Filed Under: Fall, Printables, Sensory

Camping Sensory Bin with DIY Story Stones

Camping Sensory Bin with DIY Story Stones

July 2, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This camping sensory bin uses a base of dry white rice and camping story stones for fun sensory play for kids. Great before a family camping trip. Camping activities for kids are some of our favorite themed activities to do. We love being outdoors, and there are so many fun

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Filed Under: Sensory, Summer

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