Tag: Sensory

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early learning

Fake Snow: How to Make Fake Snow

If you’re looking for an easy DIY sensory activity, this fake snow recipe using shaving cream and baking soda is perfect! It’s simple to make, feels cool like real snow, and offers endless opportunities for imaginative play.   Fake Snow Recipe Materials You’ll only need two common household items to

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cooking with kids

Do It Yourself Kinetic Sand Recipe

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”

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Activities with/for kids

Sensory Kit: Fun Summer Sensory Activities

A sensory kit can provide hours of fun for children. We put together a few themed sensory kits to give you some ideas to put together sensory activity kits for your children or students. This post will also give information about our sensory kits * for our school families who have

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Activities with/for kids

Sensory Play Benefits (and It’s Not Just for Kids!)

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

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early learning

Sensory Activity for Preschool

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

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DIY projects

How To Make Sensory Bottle

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

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activity-kits
Activities with/for kids

Activity Kits — Tips for Using and Storing Items

Sensory Bins : General Info Sensory bin activity kits are a great experience for children (and adults too!). If you aren’t sure what they are, we have a great post that explains in detail.   Rice and Water Bead Combo Sensory Bins If you have one of the activity kits

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DIY projects

Dinosaur Sensory Bin — A Fun and Easy DIY Activity

There are so many ideas for a dinosaur sensory bin. The options go on forever. When we did a dinosaur-themed Yogalore class recently, I wanted to try something I hadn’t tried before. What I liked about this particular sensory bin is that it had several concepts and activities in one

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