Here's a really fun way for kids to practice their writing skills. Preschoolers can practice forming letters, numbers and writing their name, while older kids can work on strengthening their wr...
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Happy Monday, Lovely! I know it can be challenging to think of theme-based activities in November what with Halloween being behind us and Christmas still being so far ahead. I wanted to share...
Is it a solid or a liquid? It's BOTH! Have you made Oobleck with your kids yet? You must! It's so simple to make and it's an absolutely fascinating substance to play with. Squeeze it and it...
Nature Goop puts a fun, outdoorsy twist on our traditional 2-ingredient Oobleck recipe. Kids can explore flowers and leaves from the garden while getting in a good dose of magical sensory play....
Oh my gosh, guys! I am so excited! We finally made SLIME! And not just any slime! UNICORN slime! It's gorgeous, stretchy, slippery, slimey fun, and because it doesn't contain Borax, it's tota...
Let's talk sensory bins! You've probably heard of them, but have you made one yet? If you haven't, oh MY, you are missing out! They're SO easy to make. You can literally create an amazing b...
An "I SPY" Sensory bin is one of my favourite back-to-school activities here in my daycare. After a long summer off, and with some new hooligans on board, this activity always gets the kids chatt...
Want a fun and inexpensive way to entertain your toddler or preschooler on a warm day? Check out our Teeny-Tiny Ocean Activity Bin! With a few dollar store supplies and a small baking dish, you c...
If you’ve ever trailed your fingers through a miniature Zen Garden, you know just how soothing and relaxing it can be. Our tiny zen garden sensory bin provides kids with a calming and relaxing ...
Here’s another cool activity that Elsa and Anna fans will love! We’ve made an ooey-gooey, beautifully scented batch of Frozen Clean Mud! The kid will love this Disney inspired activity, a...
There’s no doubt about it, our regular 2 ingredient cloud dough is amazing for sensory play. Recently however, we figured out how to colour our Cloud Dough, and even more recently, we tweaked t...
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How to make a Disney’s FROZEN sensory bin using Polly Pockets, white rice and small, household items for play and learning. If you have Elsa and Anna fans at your house, you have to check out o...
Fall Sensory Table Ideas – set up an autumn tablescape for toddlers and preschoolers to explore the textures, colours and wonders of fall. With October on the horizon, I’ll be sharing all th...
Painting shaving cream clouds on a mirror is a beautiful way for kids to enjoy some sensory art and fun way to use a mirror for play and learning. Okay! I have another really cool shaving ...
Using a mirrored surface for sensory play is a fun and exciting way for toddlers and preschoolers to explore and examine small items in a way that they haven’t before. You can see all of our ...
Kids will love this sensory art activity. All you need is shaving cream, food colouring and popsicle sticks. We enjoyed another wonderful art technique the other day, creating sensory art wit...
Create a giant shaving cream “Magna Doodle” for fun and learning with 2 simple items: a table-top and a can of shaving cream. My kids love playing with shaving cream. It’s such a great s...
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Outdoor sensory play idea: Toddlers and preschoolers will love exploring fresh herbs and plants with this fun backyard sensory activity! This is such a fun way for kids to work on their cutting...
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Looking for a great activity to keep your hooligans entertained during the deep-freeze we’re having? Set up a polar sensory bin for the kids to play with and explore. It’s a great addition ...
Put together a spooky Halloween Sensory Bin for hours of exploratory play! My toddlers and preschoolers have been exploring all kinds of ghostly goodies in this Halloween Sensory Bin this week. T...
Ghost Mud (also known as Clean Mud) is the most fun you can have with a bar of Ivory soap and a roll of toilet paper. This incredible homemade sensory dough is easy to make and it’s a wonder...
I am blessed to have a couple of good friends who always think of us as they’re harvesting their crops and gardens in the fall and they drop by with a load of fall goodies for the hooligans to ...
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This fall sensory bin is easy to put together using items you may already have around your home and yard. We LOVE sensory bins. You can see all of ours here, along with tips for making them fo...
With a few simple supplies and a handful of toys, you can create a construction site sensory bin that toddlers and preschoolers will play with for hours. We’ve been having a field day with ou...
Kids will enjoy hours of sensory play with a coloured rice activity bin! Grab the recipe for my rainbow rice, and let’s put together a coloured rice sensory bin for your kids! We earn ...
Rainbow Rice! How to dye rice for sensory bins in three easy steps. This easy process for dying rice is mess-free and doesn’t require rubbing alcohol. The weather is dull and dreary here tod...
This shaving cream car wash is a terrific activity for kids who love cars and trucks and who love messy play and love playing with cars. It’s a great sensory activity that will keep toddlers a...
Playing with corn cobs – a fun fall activity t0 entertain toddlers and and preschoolers all month long. The toddlers and preschoolers in my daycare love playing with cobs of corn in the fall. �...
An Autumn Sensory Bin provides hours of sensory play and exploration for toddlers and preschoolers. I guess it’s time to accept it… summer is on its way out. I’ve started getting really ...
Turn a cardboard box into small world construction site for hours of imaginative play. It’s an easy, inexpensive way to set up an engaging activity that will keep toddlers and preschoolers bus...
Playing with shaving cream and food colouring is a wonderful form of messy play for toddlers and preschoolers. This activity offers a wonderful sensory experience, and the opportunity for kids to...