Open Minds & Messy Hands
This birds sensory bin uses bird seed as a base and materials for nest building. The birds included in this sensory bin are great for play. Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for kids as
This Earth Day sensory bin uses blue and green colored rice, along with some natural wooden elements to create a fun and engaging bin for play and learning. Sensory bins are excellent for early learning, and great for children with sensory-seeking behaviors. They provide opportunities for rich learning for
This fluffy jello slime recipe uses a base of contact solution, white glue and baking soda, and adds a fluffy component, jello! There are so many fun slime recipes you can make, but this fluffy jello slime recipe has been one of our favorites yet! The slime is squishy
These rice bins are excellent for sensory play with kids. From scented rice and colored rice to seasonal sensory bins, these are great for play & learning. Sensory bins provide so much learning and fun for kids of all ages! Toddlers can play with this and practice their scooping and
A garden sensory bin containing brown rice and dried beans. Perfect for talking about the importance of gardening and the plant life cycle. 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
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
Hunt for hidden shamrocks in this awesome St. Patrick’s Day sensory play for kids! Add plastic shamrock pieces to green water beads for fine motor and sensory fun. Engaging in sensory play for kids is such a fun way to learn! This water bead sensory play themed for St.
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,
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
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!