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...]
Christmas Play Dough: The Easiest Recipe!
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...]
Winter Slime
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...]
Liquid Starch Slime Recipe
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...]
How to Make Jello Playdough
Looking for a fun sensory activity? Try making jello playdough! It smells amazing and it is so smooth. This may be my favorite playdough we have ever made! Here's what you need: 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1/4 cup salt 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon cream of tartar 1 package of Jello (sugar-free or regular) Mix all the ingredients together and cook over low on the stove. Stir frequently. I used a whisk to get rid of the clumps and then cooked for 5-7 minutes, … [Read more...]
How to Set up Slime Stations
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. Last week, I had the opportunity to help hundreds of kids make slime! It was awesome and I loved teaching them the simple steps to make slime. Making slime with a lot of children is not always easy, so today I want to share my tips and tricks for doing this with a large group and using slime stations to minimize the chaos. Our school plans a STEAM night every year. We invite numerous clubs and organizations that are related to … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin
March is around the corner, so it's the perfect time to start making a St. Patrick's Day sensory bin! We made one this week and it's simple, yet so fun. I'm also sharing an easy math activity using plastic gold coins. Materials for St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin dried split peas white rice gold paint Ziplock bag tray lined with wax paper plastic gold coins (found at Hobby Lobby) large bin little cauldrons (found at Target) I first colored the rice. All I did … [Read more...]
Winter Sensory Bin
Winter is in full swing! Brrr! The temperatures here are absolutely freezing this week. I realized we've never made a winter sensory bin, so I decided it was time! I love how it turned out. We used a few different items from the kitchen and the colors are beautiful and icy blue. Winter Sensory Bin Supplies: large plastic bin (this one works well!) blue and silver paint (we used acrylic and washable paint) rice star-shaped pasta (found at Target) short cylinder pasta (found … [Read more...]