Making Sensory Play Recipes at home is a frugal and simple way to have hours of fun with your kids. Creating our own play materials is by far one of my families favorite ways to spend a day at home together. We could seriously create with play recipes daily!
Playing with your kids does not need to be messy, complicated, or expensive. Plus this play is a fantastic way to sneak in some sensory integration to your play!
This glow in the dark playdough takes ordinary squishing and rolling to a whole new level. Mix in glow paint, charge it up, then flip off the lights (or turn on a black light) and watch it shine. When I told my kids we were making playdough, they gave me the classic “been there, done … Read more
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to promote mindfulness and social-emotional learning for your kids? Look no further than playdough! The squishy, colorful stuff we all know and love can actually help kids develop important skills like self-awareness, empathy, and positive self-talk. So grab your playdough and get ready to have some … Read more
Water beads aren’t safe for kids who still put things in their mouths, and the question I hear most is: is there something for the little ones? There is! These taste safe water beads are made from boba tapioca pearls. They’re squishy, colorful and perfect for scooping and pouring. Ages Toddlers and up, supervised Time … Read more
This washable sidewalk chalk paint is one of our favorite summer activities. It’s thicker than our scented sidewalk paint and puffs up a little as it dries. The best part? Spray it with vinegar when you’re done and it fizzes, which kids love and helps lift the color off the concrete. Ages 2 and up … Read more
Spring is here, and my kids are bringing me dandelions by the handful. There’s just something magical about dandelions to kids. Maybe it’s that sunny yellow, or that they’re one of the few flowers kids can pick without getting fussed at. Today we’re putting that magic to work and using dandelions to naturally dye homemade … Read more