Open Minds & Messy Hands
This sensory bin for kids uses candy corn and rice as a base for this fun fall sensory play. Children will love the bright colors, and while it might be discouraged, it’s technically edible for children who might sneak handfuls of their sensory play. This candy corn sensory bin encourages
Using sensory bags with children encourages fine motor skills and can double as a calming tool. This emotions sensory bag doubles as a calming tool and also helps children learn to label and recognize emotions. Emotions Sensory Bag This emotions sensory bag is a great hands-on way for
Kids just love bookmarks. They seem to make reading just a bit more interesting, and when you get to add your personal touch to them it makes it even better. Here is a collection of free kids printable bookmarks that you can print today! Free Kids Printable Bookmarks I remember going
These 8 Christmas carols for kids include religious carols, Santa carols, and festive songs that kids will love to learn and sing with the family. Although there are still some small communities that allow for families to go door to door caroling, the majority of people have never actually had
These Spring books for preschoolers introduce concepts such as rain showers, baby animals, blooming flowers and seeds, and more. Reading books are an important way to connect and bond with kids, all while introducing a new subject or theme. Research shows that reading with babies and toddlers helps boost vocabulary and language
A Thanksgiving sensory bin that includes popcorn kernels and cranberries with some Thanksgiving dinner painted rocks. Adaptations for various ages. 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
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
Boredom busters that are low-prep and easy. Perfect for big kids during the weekend or while home on break from school. Simple and fun for school-aged kids. “I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” “Can we do a fun experiment?” Sound familiar? Spring break, summer vacation, Winter break…these can be daunting
Rainbows are so much fun for a number of reasons! Kids are naturally drawn to them and their colorful beauty, making rainbow activities perfect for helping kids learn colors. From busy bags to printables and even outdoor games, these rainbow activities are fun. Learn Colors with Rainbows Printable Rainbow Activities
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