Open Minds & Messy Hands
These summer activities for 1 year olds and toddlers include sensory play ideas, outdoor motor fun, and arts and crafts to keep little ones busy all summer. It can seem difficult to keep 1 and 2 year olds busy all summer long. Kids this age need to move and explore,
A pool party sensory bin and small world for fine motor practice and fun. Perfect as a summer boredom buster! Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using many
This unicorn sensory bin uses cut up straws as a base. Perfect for fine motor bead stringing and scissor practice for kids. Sensory play is one of the best ways to help kids learn. My engaging in hands-on activities that stimulate the senses, kids are more likely to retain
A rainbow rice sensory bin for all ages! Fine motor skill practice and sensory play with a homemade rainbow puzzle kids will love. Sensory bins are so much fun for kids! What a great way to introduce a concept or a new skill. Kids learn so much better when
More than 20 ways to play for kids! Beach and ocean sensory play ideas from slime, to small worlds, to play dough, there are many great ideas here. Nothing says summer like a little ocean and beach themed play! If you live near an ocean, these might be near
This ocean soap foam recipe mixes soap and water with cornstarch to create foam that has a great texture. Color it blue and add sea animals for an ocean theme! We love sensory play that we can take outside! This soapy sea foam sensory play has a really great texture and
This is a summer bucket list of 10 ways to engage in sensory play this summer. Have you wanted to test out a slime recipe? Heard of oobleck? Give it a go! I love sensory play. Seriously. I LOVE it. I’m cool with the mess (most days) and even
Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as children are engaged and using many of their senses during play. This alphabet sensory bin uses natural elements and has a very minimalist feel (something that I have
Tons of Earth Day science and sensory activities for kids. Including sensory bins, soil and recycling experiments, and sensory bottles. Earth Day is a wonderful opportunity to talk about some of the ways our kids can contribute to leaving the world a better place for generations to come. This
From an Indoor playground that is perfect for small spaces to scavenger hunts and yoga, these ideas will make having active kids indoors simple. I have 3 very active children. I know, you’re thinking, aren’t all kids by nature ‘active’? The answer is yes, they are. But I’m talking need