Running, jumping, skipping and climbing. Grasping, pulling, buttoning, tying. It may not seem that these skills would be related to sensory play. But they definitely are! Let’s take a look at how sensory play benefits motor development! We all learn about our environments through exploring with our senses. We take everything in as we see, hear, touch,…
Tong Fine Motor Play
Tongs. These are brilliant pieces of equipment for exercising the small hand muscles needed for skills such as writing and using scissors. I have to admit I rarely use tongs for their intended purpose in the kitchen but we have a collection purely for fine motor play activities. The letter T in our Fine Motor…
33 Rainbow Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers and Older Kids
Rainbows! One of our favorite spring themes and always fun for kids! Today we share with you 33 rainbow sensory play ideas to enjoy with your babies, toddlers and preschoolers! When we think about spring, we can’t skip talking about rainbows! After all, rainbows are connected to “April showers” and St.Patrick’s day. Rainbow Sensory Activities…
Winter Shine Sensory Bin
Set up a winter sensory bin in minutes and let your child explore many different textures through play! Sensory bins are fun and easy to set up. More importantly, toddlers and preschoolers ADORE playing with sensory bins. We usually leave sensory bin out for a couple days until our kids become bored and then switch…
Ice Cream Fine Motor Play
With the warmer weather on its way, I couldn’t resist creating an I is for Ice cream Fine Motor Play activity as part of our A-Z Fine Motor Skills series. Unfortunately as my son is dairy intolerant we were unable to play with real ice cream. We opted for pom poms instead – this was…
Everything You Need to Know about Structured Play
Structured play, also known as play with a purpose, combines a fun activity with learning. For preschoolers, structured play is one of the best ways to get your child learning and having fun. Using games or enjoyable activities to introduce toddlers to a new skill will teach them that learning doesn’t have to be boring….
Counting Eggs Busy Bag
Counting eggs busy bag is much more than a way to occupy your young child. It can help your kiddo to build early learning skills. Whether it’s actually Easter or not, brightly-colored eggs are always fun to make. Instead of dip-dyeing real ones, this activity lets your crafty kid make 2D felt versions that she…
The Importance of Free Everyday Play in Early Childhood
True free play includes any kind of unstructured activity that encourages your child to use their imagination and creativity, such as playing with dolls or building with blocks. It does not include playing with most electronics like video games. Let’s dive in and learn more about importance and benefits of free everyday play in an…
Flower Garden Fine Motor Play Dough
How can a play dough recipe turn into a spring fine motor activity? Easy! All you have to do is add in a few creative extras and your child can start building her eye-hand coordination, dexterity and hand/finger muscle control skills. We have added several different ways to play with flower garden play dough. How…
33 Rice Sensory Play Ideas for Kids
Rice is probably one of the most loved, cheapest and easiest to prepare sensory play base. Here you can find more than 30 rice sensory play ideas to get you started! Either used in it’s dry form or cooked, white or colored, rice is the perfect filler for sensory bins, bottles or bags! What benefits…