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Jack-o-Lantern Halloween Sensory Bag for Babies

October 10, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This jack-o-lantern Halloween sensory bag for babies is the perfect way to engage young kids in sensory play for Halloween and the Fall.     Finding fun activities to do with 1 year olds and babies can be tough. I’ve written a lot about activities for babies including sensory and art, because there really are

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Filed Under: Babies, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory, Toddlers Tagged With: halloween activities, mess-free sensory, sensory play for babies

Colored Pumpkin Seeds: Fall Sensory Play and Art for Kids

October 9, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

My kids always enjoy gutting the pumpkin, it’s like an ultimate form of sensory play!  But we aren’t always sure what to do with all of the pumpkin seeds, there are only so many we can cook and eat. This process of making colored pumpkin seeds was a fun experiment, and the seeds made fun

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Filed Under: Fall, Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers Tagged With: fall art, process art, sensory play, toddler art

Printable Monster Games: Bingo, I-Spy, Memory

October 8, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These printable monster games are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary aged kids! Included in the pack is Bingo, I-Spy and Memory. These Halloween monster-themed printable games for kids will keep your little ones busy (and learning) all while having fun! Grow their vocabulary and enjoy some quality time together. Included in the monster games are a matching

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Filed Under: Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play Tagged With: printables

Gift Guide for Sensory Seekers: Impact Behavior While Kids Have FUN!

October 3, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Sensory input is so important for kids. We learn best when all senses are engaged and kids who are able to engage in sensory play can receive calming effects almost immediately. For sensory seekers, it can feel nearly impossible to keep up with their demands (just yesterday, my daughter dumped an entire bottle of glitter

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Fall Q Tip Painting Pumpkin Art for Toddlers

October 2, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Q tip painting is such a fun process for young kids. It provides fine motor practice and can be much less messy than a traditional paintbrush. There are so many ways to use q tips to make Fall artwork, like these cute fall trees. Finding fun art activities for one year olds can be a

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized

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