Through the years I’ve shared a lot of different fall themed activities, including pumpkin sensory activities, pumpkin STEM and apple STEM. If all of that isn’t enough, here are some apple themed sensory ideas for the classroom or … Read More...
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Fun Winter Sensory Activities for Kids
Where I live it’s a rare thing to see snow in December (though a recent Facebook memory reminded me it snowed in mid-December once, 10 years ago!) but this time of year, whether there’s real snow on the ground or … Read More...
Christmas Sensory Activities for Kids
Christmas time is a great time for sensory activities for kids. They’re likely to be home from school more than usual, and I always found sensory things a great way to fill some time so I could get a little … Read More...
Hanukkah Sensory Activities
We’ve covered Hanukkah learning activities and Hanukkah crafts, so let’s add some Hanukkah sensory activities to the mix! After all, you’ve got eight days to fill with fun so you’re going to need lots of ideas.
Slime is a … Read More...
Thanksgiving Sensory Activities
There are so many fun sensory experiences that come around Thanksgiving, with lots of things to see, smell and touch. These Thanksgiving themed sensory activities are fun to do at home or with small groups of kids.
Of course the … Read More...
Pumpkin Fall Themed Sensory Activities
When my daughter was younger, she loved to play with the insides of the pumpkin when it was time to carve the jack o’lantern. In the years since she’s decided the inside of a pumpkin smells bad, but playing with … Read More...
Apple Sensory Activities for Kids
The smell of apples and apple pie spice is just one of those things that reminds you that fall is coming (if it isn’t already here, which it won’t be for quite some time where I live). If apple picking … Read More...
40 Sensory Activities For Kids For All Seasons
As parents and caregivers, we are always looking for ways to engage and entertain our children while also providing them with valuable learning experiences. One way to achieve this is through sensory activities, which encourage kids to use their senses … Read More...
Easy Sensory Activities for Valentine’s Day
Sensory activities are fun all the time, but it’s extra fun to give yourself the challenge of making them to go with holidays, seasons and themes.
When my daughter was younger I had a lot of fun making her a … Read More...
Peppermint Sensory Salt Writing Tray
This time of year there are a lot of great scents to incorporate into sensory activities. Mint is a classic smell of the season and also can be calming and soothing, so it’s a great choice for the classroom or … Read More...
Use a Utensil Tray for Sensory Play
I love this idea for an easy way to set up a small world or sensory play tray for a kid using a plastic utensil tray
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Head to Hello Wonderful to see it in action and get all the … Read More...
Layers of the Sea Sensory Jars
This is a fun idea to make with kids at home or to include in a science center at school. These ocean zone bottles help kids learn about how little light there is the deeper you go in the ocean, … Read More...
26 Sensory Calm Down Bottles To Make For Kids
Welcome to our collection of 26 Sensory Calm Down Bottles for Kids! These bottles are designed to help children who may have difficulty calming down or regulating their emotions.
Many children, especially those with special needs, have difficulty managing their … Read More...
Sensory Play Ideas for Fourth of July
Sensory projects are so much fun for little ones — and for grownups, too, as we get to see their joy in experiencing squishy, colorful or otherwise fun stuff.
The Fourth of July is a fun theme for sensory play, … Read More...
Skeleton Halloween Or Medical Sensory Activity
Halloween is a fun time to learn about bones, and you can also play with bones as you learn with this skeleton sensory activity from Taming Little Monsters.
They use colored salt as a base to bury skeleton pieces
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How to Make a Sensory Blanket for Alzheimer’s Patients
If you have a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia then you are familiar with the daily struggles. A sensory, or fidget, blanket may sometimes help a patient during their day. That is where this tutorial from … Read More...
Rainbow Spaghetti and Other Edible Sensory Activities
While I don’t have kids myself, I do know the benefits of sensory play, especially for babies and tots.
These little hands are always touching everything just to explore the different feels and senses around them as their brains … Read More...
Sight Word Pumpkin Patch Sensory Bin
Teaching sight words to kids is all about repetition, and it helps if you can find different ways to make it fun for them to keep seeing the same words until they learn them.
This sight word pumpkin patch sensory … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Sensory Elephant Baby Rattle
This baby rattle uses wooden rings 
as ears and handles, making it perfect for the grab and grasp milestone of a baby.
The best thing about this pattern is it is part of the Sensory Baby Toys – 20 Handmade … Read More...
20 Sensory Sand Crafts For Kids Who Are Tactile
Sand is a ubiquitous material that can be found in many environments, from beaches and sandboxes to construction sites and deserts. It is a versatile substance that has been used for centuries for everything from building structures to creating artwork. … Read More...