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
This Easter sensory bin is made with colored rice, plastic eggs, little chicks and fine motor tools. Bright and colorful, this rice bin is fun for all ages. One of our favorite ways to celebrate the holidays is by making a themed sensory bin! This Easter sensory bin is
Activities for 1 and 2 year olds that celebrate Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Easter activities for 1 year olds that engage and are fun! I know technically Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day are in Winter, but I like to think of them as Spring holidays.
Engaging the senses is one of the best ways for kids to learn. Holidays are a time of family fun, and crafting, playing and creating are all awesome ways to learn about and celebrate the holidays. But, it can be difficult to find sensory activities for babies and toddlers, as
Fall is all about apples and pumpkins around here! We love to craft, explore and play with apples. After a day of apple picking at a local farm (a family tradition) we love to follow up the hands-on experience with further apple fun. This list of apple crafts for kids is
When I think back to childhood, many of my fondest memories are outside building, creating and messing with simple science. My go-to boredom buster was to make a volcano out of mud, add baking soda and vinegar to the top and watch the eruption. It never got old. This reaction combined
“Mommy play a game with me!’ I hear this phrase often from my 2 and 3 year olds. They love the practice in turn-taking and sharing, and they love to win. These Spring-themed printable games are great for vocabulary building and social skill practice! Spring-Themed Printable Games To download
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Busy bags are excellent for quiet time, travel, waiting rooms and more! My number one piece of advice when using busy bags is to keep a stash and rotate them often. This will best ensure that they will in fact keep your littles busy! Want to build up a quick