It's no secret that we love playdough at our house. We play with it almost every day! Since I like making different kinds of play dough, like jello playdough, marshmallow playdough, and kool-aid playdough, I wanted experiment in the kitchen and try some of my other ideas out. And it worked because I came up with a recipe for SUPER soft playdough. It is really the softest playdough we've ever made! Ingredients for Super Soft Playdough Now that I've talked it up, are you ready for the … [Read more...]
Colorful Alphabet Sensory Bin
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. See my disclosure policy for more details. Every child learning the alphabet should experience this colorful alphabet sensory bin! Children need lots of exposure to the alphabet to help them learn the letters. Sensory bins are so beneficial for children and adding this one to your classroom will be a big hit! Alphabet Bin Materials: plastic bin alphabet pasta food coloring rubbing alcohol plastic bags (or … [Read more...]
Fall Harvest Sensory Bin
Fall is HERE and I have a great sensory bin idea for you! This simple sensory bin is fun for kids and encourages learning through the senses and using dramatic play. Materials for Fall Sensory Bin: plastic bin popcorn kernels (or another sensory base like dried corn, pom poms, rice, or dried beans) mini hay bales (Hobby Lobby) leaves (Hobby Lobby) mini pumpkins (Hobby Lobby) mini squirrels (Hobby Lobby) scarecrow figurines (Hobby Lobby) I love Hobby Lobby for … [Read more...]
Floating Flowers Sensory Bin
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Gingerbread Cloud Dough
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...]
