'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...]
Skittles Finger Paint Recipe
Every day my sweet boys ask what activity we're going to do. Most days I have something planned, but some days I come up short. Last week, they asked to do an activity and so I looked in my pantry to see what I had to work with. I saw a bag of Skittles and I was inspired to try a new recipe...Skittles Finger Paint! And let me tell you, it turned out great and it is edible and safe for toddlers. Here's what you need: 1/2 cup corn starch 2 cups of water 1/2 tsp. salt 3 Tablespoons … [Read more...]
