It’s summer-time and the great outdoors offers plenty of opportunities for kids’ sensory activities. But, wait. It’s unbearably hot, raining or just not a nice day to go outside. What now? Bring the outdoors in. Summer Plant Sensory Bin We’ve all been there. You’ve meticulously planned the best day ever. It includes a parkside picnic,…
Summer Sensory Play with Mud
What better materials to use in your spring or summer sensory play activities than dirt? Seriously. It’s everywhere. Oh, and it’s free. You can’t beat that, right? Here is a quick setup for sensory play with mud you can do in your own backyard! Mud Play Activity One summer our garden was in a…well, let’s…
Summer Sensory Bag Play
Summer sensory activities are the perfect way to channel your little explorer’s curious nature. The weather’s warm. Okay it’s more like, the weather’s super-hot. And you need an activity that will keep your tot from whaling, “Mommy, I’m bored.” Sensory Beach Bag Your kiddo is bonkers over the beach. She remembers last year’s trip and…
No-Mess Glitter Sensory Play Bag
Shaving cream paint is always tons of sensory play fun. But, the ooey gooey stuff can get kind of messy. Actually, more than kind of messy. Add in glitter and you’ve got a recipe for a sparkly disaster. Or, not. Clean Messy Fun You’re all about messy fun. Most of the time. Exploring with sensory…
No-Sew Kid-Created Purse Craft
Gift mom with this no-sew kid-created purse this Mother’s Day! Not only can your toddler or preschooler craft her way to the perfect present, but this art activity can help her to build developmental skills that she’ll use right now and in the years to come. No-Sew Kids’ Craft Your little artist can design and create…
Sensory Play Shaving Cream Paint
What can Easter sensory play do for your child? Well, plenty. There’s the whole holiday theme going on here. And then there are the science, fine motor and creative aspects. Your child is sure to enjoy this sensory play shaving cream paint activity. Learning and Development This specific activity puts your child in the center…
More than 70 Activities to Play, Learn and Create with Feathers
We love to find more activities with supplies we have on hand! In the past, we extended our idea banks for items such as water beads, rubber bands, ice and so much more. Now, we took the time to find some new ideas how to play, learn and create with feathers! Some of these activities…
Faux Flower Sensory Play
Your curious kiddo is pretty much into everything. And with the weather growing warmer, you’re looking for some spring sensory play ideas. Obviously, the outside world provides an awesome array of imaginative opportunities. What child doesn’t enjoy digging in the dirt or rolling in the fresh grass?. But, sometimes you also need an inside activity…
Kids’ Finger Paint Flower Impressionist Art Activity!
The weather is getting warmer, the sun’s finally peeking out from behind those clouds, the flowers are sprouting and it’s time for spring art activities! So break out the finger paint and get in some serious sensory play. Paint Like an Impressionist Spring gardens were favorite subjects for the Impressionist artists. Just like Monet and…
25 Sugar Cube Play Ideas For Kids
Sugar cubes can be used for colorful, sensory and fine motor activities your child will love. Whether it’s to build an igloo or make Valentine’s hearts, kids will have fun with all the different creative things that can be done with sugar cubes! Take a look at these top 25 play ideas with sugar cubes. Start with…
