I'm so excited to share with you our newest sensory bin! I was making some macaroni and cheese for my boys the other day and I realized the pasta shapes would make such a fun sensory bin! Thankfully, I had another box so I was able to quickly put together an insect sensory bin for my children to play with. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need to make this insect sensory bin: Back to Nature Crazy Bugs Macaroni & … [Read more...]
Green Eggs and Ham Sensory Bin
It's almost Dr. Seuss's birthday! On March 2nd, we celebrate this creative author's birthday. His books are so clever and fun! Yes, I'll admit that some books are hard to read. I mean, have you read Fox in Socks??! That one is a tongue twister! Today I'm sharing with you a sensory bin we made to go along with the book, Green Eggs and Ham. I had to create a few things for this bin, but they were simple to make. Here's what we used for this bin: dry pinto beans white felt with green … [Read more...]
100+ Sensory Play Ideas
Sensory play is a type of play that is very beneficial for children. Starting at birth, babies begin to explore the world around them using their five senses. As children grow, their senses are their most familiar and most basic way to explore and process new information. Sensory play enhances learning through hands-on activities that stimulate the child's senses. This is a great way for children to explore the world they live in! Since sensory play is so important, I do a lot of sensory … [Read more...]
Candy Cane Finger Paint
'Tis the season for candy canes! I am eager to share with you a new sensory play activity we came up with for the holiday season! This candy cane finger paint smells minty and is a fun to play with! This activity is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. The focus of this activity is to enjoy the process of creating and to engage the sense of smell and touch. Here's what you need for candy cane finger paint: 5 tablespoons of crushed candy canes (about 5 large candy canes) 1 cup … [Read more...]
Holiday Slime Recipe
Are you in the holiday mood yet? Christmas is in less than 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 sequins or glitter bowl spoon I got my sequins in the Target … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Sensory Bottle
Here is an easy idea for making a Thanksgiving sensory bottle. This idea is a fun way for children to talk about what they are thankful for. For this activity, children will write down what they are thankful for on pieces of paper. Then they will add it to a sensory bottle with colored rice. When you shake the bottle you'll see the different pieces of paper appear. This bottle is great for children who know how to read, but can also be used with younger children. Here's what you need … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Sensory Bin
Happy November! I can't believe Thanksgiving will be here before we know it. I like to create sensory bins each month for my kids to play with, so today I'm sharing with you our Thanksgiving sensory bin. It's very easy to make and you only need a few supplies. But trust me, your kids will play with it for hours! Sensory bins are a great way for children to use their senses to explore. Most of the time sensory bins are used for the sense of touch, but you can also incorporate hearing and … [Read more...]
20 Fall Sensory Play Activities
I love fall and I love sensory play activities! Sensory play is an amazing way to introduce children to explore textures, scents, sounds, and more! Today I'm sharing with you 20 of the best fall sensory play activities. Children learn about their world using their senses, such as seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling, and tasting. As they grow, children’s senses are their most familiar and most basic way to explore and process new information. Sensory play is a fun, hands-on way to learn, … [Read more...]
Fall Sensory Bottle
I'm so happy my favorite season is here! Everywhere I look, I see fall! The leaves are starting to change, the mums are out, there are pumpkins galore, and of course pumpkin spice everything! Today I want to share with you our fall sensory bottle we just made. It's very simple, but it's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers this fall. This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. This bottle reminds me of the leaves falling outside right now. It would be a great way to … [Read more...]
Fall Slime Recipe
My kids love to play with slime! It keeps them busy for such a long time and it is a great calming activity. You can make this fall slime in just a few minutes with just a few supplies! This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure for details. Here's what you need for fall slime: 1/2 cup clear Elmer's glue 1/2 cup lukewarm water glitter (I bought mine at Michaels) 1/2 cup liquid starch Start by mixing the 1/2 cup of clear glue with the 1/2 cup of water in a … [Read more...]