Rainbow Paper Plate Craft for Kids

This rainbow paper plate craft is bright, cheerful and about as easy as it gets. Each half plate becomes a painted rainbow with a fluffy cotton ball cloud at the bottom. It’s a favorite spring art project around here, and we like to read What Makes a Rainbow? by Betty Ann Schwartz while the paint … Read more

How to Dye Chickpeas for Sensory Play

Rainbow Dyed Chickpeas are a quick and easy sensory bin filler that kids will love!

We’ve tried dyeing all kinds of sensory bin fillers, and these rainbow chickpeas are the easiest to dye and the quickest to dry. They’re so bright that my kids played for 45 minutes before we even added toys. They’re great in sensory bins and sensory bottles too. Ages 3 and up Time 10 minutes plus … Read more

Water Bead Sensory Bottles

Water Bead Sensory Bottle

Water bead safety Water beads are for older kids with a grown-up right there. If swallowed, they keep growing and can cause a serious blockage, so keep them away from babies, toddlers, pets and any child who still puts things in their mouth. Count them out, count them back, and pick up any strays. For … Read more