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Floating Flowers Sensory Bin

by Angela Thayer Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a fun sensory bin for spring? Look no further because this floating flowers sensory bin is one your kids will love! Spring is the season for planting flowers, which inspired me to make this sensory bin. I love to use water as the base of sensory bins because it's easy, kids love it, and it's great for sensory processing skills. Here's what I used to create it: large container flat rocks, mosaic accents, or gems large faux flowers small faux flowers (I … [Read more...]

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How to Make Fluffy Slime

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how to make fluffy slime

Have you ever made fluffy slime?! It's so much fun and kids love it! This is one of my boys' favorite sensory play activities, so I'm excited to share this fluffy slime recipe with you today! My littlest love has always had a range of emotions. Sometimes he's simply overwhelmed and needs a calming activity to cheer him up. Most of the time, he asks to make fluffy slime. Not only does this bring a smile to his face, but it also makes him calm. I swear by the power of sensory play! I've … [Read more...]

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Basic Slime Recipe

by Angela Thayer 1 Comment

Basic Slime Recipe

Are you new to making slime? Or are you looking for an easy, no-fail slime recipe? You have to try my basic slime recipe! We've made it hundreds of times and it always works! Basic Slime Ingredients 1/2 cup glue (I like using clear Elmer’s glue) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons of water 1.5 - 2 tablespoons contact solution (it must contain boric acid in the ingredients) optional: food coloring, glitter, or confetti ***do NOT use too much food coloring or it will … [Read more...]

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Holiday Slime Recipe

by Angela Thayer 14 Comments

Holiday Slime Recipe

Are you in the holiday mood yet? Christmas is in about a month, so you have plenty of time to make this holiday slime recipe! It just a few ingredients and it's easy to make. Love how this turned out!   This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need for holiday slime: 1/2 cup clear Elmer's glue 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup Sta-Flo liquid starch  (you can find this in the laundry detergent section of most stores) sequins or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Sensory Play, Winter Activities Tagged With: Christmas, slime

How to Dye White Beans for Sensory Play

by Angela Thayer 3 Comments

how to dye white beans for sensory play

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon for your convenience. See my disclosure for more details. Sensory play is so important for kids! Not only does it stimulate the child's senses, but it also enhances learning through hands-on activities. It's a great way for children to explore the world they live in! We still do lots of sensory play even though my kids are getting older. They love it and it is great for imaginary play, fine motor, and emotional regulation. I just … [Read more...]

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Elmer’s Gue Slime

by Angela Thayer 2 Comments

elmer's gue slime

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. See my disclosure policy for more details. Are your kids crazy for slime like mine are?! Last week alone, we played with 8 different slimes! We made four of them, but we also tried Elmer's Pre-Made Slime called Gue. Yep, you read that right. It's called GUE...not Glue. 😀 If you want to know if it's worth it, the short answer is YES! It really is amazing and probably the best pre-made slime I've ever tried. We've been … [Read more...]

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Gingerbread Cloud Dough

by Angela Thayer Leave a Comment

Have you ever made cloud dough before? It is the EASIEST activity and you only need a few ingredients to make it! I came up with a gingerbread version, which smells really good! Creating sensory experiences for children is so important! Not only do most kids love sensory activities, but they actually are great for regulating emotions, using imagination, building up fine motor strength, playing with others, and so much more. If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that we love … [Read more...]

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Christmas Play Dough: The Easiest Recipe!

by Angela Thayer 93 Comments

My kids LOVE play dough. We play with it almost daily. I rarely buy it and prefer to make it myself because it truly is easy and much cheaper! Today I want to share with you the easiest and best play dough recipe. This is especially fun to make for Christmas gifts! Christmas Play Dough Supplies 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 1 Tablespoon Cream of Tartar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil food coloring items to play with it - glitter, beads, bows, styrofoam shaped like a … [Read more...]

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Winter Slime

by Angela Thayer Leave a Comment

winter slime recipe

Winter is the time of year where we spend more time indoors in the Midwest! Yes, we love to play in the snow and go sledding, but we do have a lot of bitterly cold days where we need indoor activities. We love to make slime on those days! I'm excited to share my favorite winter slime recipe with you. It's super easy to make and your kids will love it! Materials for Winter Slime One 6oz bottle Elmer’s Clear Glue 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water, as needed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2-3 … [Read more...]

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Liquid Starch Slime Recipe

by Angela Thayer 1 Comment

fall slime

Do your kids like slime? Have you found yourself searching for an easy slime recipe? If so, you're in the right place! I have an easy liquid starch slime recipe that only needs three ingredients! I love this slime because it's super stretchy and slimy, hence the name! My other favorite slime recipe isn't quite as slippery, so if you're looking for one that is less gooey, then you'll want to check it out! Liquid Starch Recipe Ingredients: You don't need a lot of ingredients for this … [Read more...]

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