Fall is the perfect time to get creative with sensory bins. These engaging and educational activities are wonderful for young children, particularly those aged 2 to 5 years old, as they explore the changing seasons. Here’s a guide to creating a fall sensory bin that will not only keep your
Do it yourself kinetic sand is so easy to make with this recipe I came across on Pinterest. I have tried other recipes before and they were okay, but not great. One of the recipes I tried previously used actual sand, which isn’t always practical or cost effective. The “real”
Sensory play benefits for children are truly immeasurable. I am a huge fan of sensory play*. When I say that, I don’t mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for little children.” I mean, “I am a huge fan of sensory play for MYSELF!” Yes, I do enjoy sensory
Creating a new sensory activity for preschool can be a challenge when you feel like you have “done it all”. Making a sensory bin is an easy and fun way to keep your preschooler entertained while learning. Sensory play for preschoolers is important. All you need are a few simple
Sensory play is a crucial part of early childhood development and has been found to have numerous benefits for children. It helps to stimulate their senses, nurture creativity, foster physical skills, encourage language development, promote problem-solving abilities and social interaction, and provide opportunities for exploration. Furthermore, it can help children
I’ve written a lot about how to make sensory bottles. Like A LOT. I thought it might be kind of fun to simply show photos of sensory bottles I have made and what I have put in them and where to get these items. Part of the fun for me
You know how much I love making sensory bottles, so I thought Valentine sensory bottles would be a fun activity to do with the kids — especially if you’re at home and are in need of something creative and sensory-related. I made a set of five sensory bottles, most of
Sensory bottles (or calming bottles) are one of my favorite activities in my classes. Well, really they’re one of my favorite activities in life. I enjoy making sensory bottles. I find the process very calming and believe it or not, there is some creativity and even science involved in making
Gingerbread playdough smells SO good! This is one of my favorite playdough recipes. First, gingerbread playdough really does smell just like gingerbread (which I love). Second, it doesn’t involve heating the mixture on the stove, so you can make it pretty much anywhere. All that’s involved is mix, knead, and
Our sensory activity cards for the classroom are a gamechanger! I had assembled a less aesthetically pleasing set awhile back because I couldn’t keep track of my “recipes” — playdough, slime, kinetic sand, salt dough, etc. I would find a new recipe on Pinterest, print it out and then inevitably