Tag: sensory activities

outdoor-play
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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playdough recipe
art projects

Playdough Recipe Easy — It’s Our Favorite!

A few people have asked us, “What is a good playdough recipe?” Making playdough…What is it about play dough that is so freaking fun? The molding, the sculpting, the squishing…it never gets old. Whether you’re 3 or 103, playing with playdough is still very satisfying. This playdough recipe is one

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making-crayons
children's gift guide

Making Crayons — Sensory Fun, Re-Purposing, and Great Gifts

Making crayons is one of those win/win activities that I love. I guess I shouldn’t say making crayons, maybe re-purposing them is a more accurate description of the activity. This is a great activity for several reasons: I just love being able to reuse/re-purpose items, especially items that may be

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sensory-tables-2
child development

Sensory Tables and Bins — Why Are They Beneficial?

If you’re a preschool teacher, chances are you know all about sensory tables. If you don’t know much about them or would like to know the benefits of a sensory table, read on. You don’t have to be a teacher to have a sensory table. As we learned, you can

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how-to-make-sensory-bottles
child development

How to Make Sensory Bottles

Sensory bottles are not only fun to watch and play with, they can be fun to make too! Here are a few ideas on how to make and benefits of sensory bottles. Sensory bottles are plastic bottles with any number of  liquids and substances in them that are fun to

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early learning

Sensory Play | Creative Exploration

Sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers is an incredibly important part of the creative exploration process. It offers many sensory-based activities that can help nurture their development and learning, as well as provide them with plenty of fun. Children’s sensory experiences are an essential factor in stimulating their sensory-motor skills,

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