Tag: sensory activities

fall activities

Fall Sensory Bin Ideas

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

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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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Activities with/for kids

Sensory Activity Cards: Classroom Recipes for Preschoolers

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

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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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natural playgrounds/outdoor play

Benefits of Outdoor Play

Outdoor play almost seems like something from the past. I’m probably dating myself, but when we were kids we played outside most of the time, especially in warm weather. We knew what time dinner was and we made sure we were home by then. When I was little I remember

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caring for our planet

Adding Natural Playground Elements to an Existing Playground

We don’t always have the option of scrapping an existing playground and starting from scratch. With budget, time and space restraints it can be difficult to work within the confines we are given. Natural playgrounds are all the rage because they have so many benefits. There are ways to easily

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child development

How to Make a Light Table in Less Than Five Minutes

This may very well be one of my all time favorite posts to write here on Yogalore and More. I always get excited when I make something cool that the children enjoy (and I enjoy too!). We talk so much about how important sensory experiences are for preschoolers and the

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