Stephanie Oswald

Frog Egg Slime! A Slippery Squishy Sensory Bin

March 7, 2025September 17, 2015 by Stephanie Oswald

Earlier this summer we were able to visit this amazing natural playground in Rochester, MN. If ya’ll ever go through there make sure to stop and visit (it is called Oxbow). While we were there we got to see Frogs and Toads up close and it was super cool. This experience spurred on a fascination with frogs for my kids. Ya’ll are never going to believe what this Frog Egg Sensory Bin is made out of, but it was perfect for setting up some pretend play while learning about the anatomy of Frog Eggs.

Frog Egg Slime! A Squishy Slipper Sensory Bin

Ok…so it looks gross. I know. But if you ask me Frogs fit into that slimy gross category. We just did this activity the other day and my kids are already asking to do it again. This sensory bin is a blast!

Halloween Kid Crafts: Q-Tip Skeletons

April 8, 2016September 17, 2015 by Stephanie Oswald

Halloween brings about many activities for families to do together. Although we love attending Fall festivals, haunted houses, and corn mazes, doing Halloween Kid Crafts has to be on the top of the list as our favorite thing to do during this time of year. There is a long list of simple crafts to do with kids. However, I don’t think any get any easier than this Q-Tip Skeletons Craft.

Halloween Kid Crafts: Q-Tip Skeleltons

Why Do Pine Cones Open and Close?

March 6, 2025September 14, 2015 by Stephanie Oswald

Why Do Pine Cones Open and Close? This student led science experiment is a fascinating and quick learning activity that the entire family will enjoy!

Yummy Mummy Bananas

December 9, 2020September 13, 2015 by Stephanie Oswald

Yummy Mummy Bananas are a Spooktakular Snack that your Kids will have a BLAST making!

Fall Farm Sensory Bin

April 8, 2016September 12, 2015 by Stephanie Oswald

Fall is by far one of my favorite seasons. The scents, the foliage, the colors, the crisp air…I love it. I didn’t use to like fall. Growing up on a farm meant fall was back breaking labor. Harvest season is lots and lots of work. To Meatball though, harvest is fascinating. This Fall Farm Sensory Bin was the best of both worlds – the relaxing elements of fall and the fascination of farm life.

Fall Farm Sensory Bin

Once a week we do shopping trip to one of the craft stores to browse the clearance sections. This week the kids scored big. We found some neat science kits and crafts. This is also one of my favorite places to find inspiration for sensory bin fillers. The items for this sensory bin were all found in the floral section.