We’re about halfway through the Summer vacation. Have you started hearing those dreaded words “Mom, we’re bored!” ? If so, you may want to try out some of these ideas. If not, they may be worth the effort just to … Read More...
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DIY Chinese Drum
You might be surprised that I am writing about a Noisy craft. For those of you who don’t know me I am not a big fan of noise. In fact I believe I have some sensory issues when it comes … Read More...
DIY Rock Cactus Plant
Use garden rocks to create this fun Rock Cactus pot. A great sensory idea for a kids activity and craft project. You can make these even bigger using large smooth rocks found in creeks.
Tutorial: Fleece stacking blocks for baby
Large foam stacking blocks are a favorite toy for baby. The blocks are easy for small hands to hold. You can stack them, and when they all come crashing down it’s all soft, no sharp points. Trisha from Making It … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled jeans tablet stand
You can make this tablet or reader stand out of an upcycled jeans leg in just 15 minutes. TeresaDownUnder from Sewn Up shares a tutorial showing how you can make it. If you don’t have a jeans leg in your … Read More...
Fidget quilts
This tiny work of art is more than just a pretty textile. It will sit on the lap of a dementia patient as a soothing sensory tool. Michele Bilyeu, from With Heart and Hands, came to making these quilts … Read More...
7 Dinosaur Themed Preschool Activities
Dinosaurs are a popular theme for kids everywhere to fall in love with. Their gigantic size is simply amazing to those little ones, and learning about the prehistoric creatures can easily become a fascination in and of itself. These 7 … Read More...
Safe Mini Water Beads
I have seen many posts about using water beads for sensory play for kids and, while they are non-toxic, I sometimes wonder how good of an idea it is to use these beads with very young children who still might … Read More...
6 Lesson Helps For OCEAN Themed Lesson Plans
With Summer vacations upon us, trips to the beach or talks of doing so, have probably come up in our homes. If you have been thinking of doing a learning lesson of ocean facts for your kids, this post has … Read More...
DIY: Cool Whip Painting
Here is a cute crafting ideas for the little kids that like to put everything in their mouths or kids with sensory issues. Now you can paint with the younger and older kids and not have to worry about someone … Read More...
Updated: 7 Recipes To Make Your Own Clay
Note: these aren’t polymer clays
. They are a variety of modeling clays suited for different purposes. Some are great for kids because they’re completely harmless and soft. Others are better for a finer grain or take paint better. Ones … Read More...
Ice Painting for Kids
This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More...
Homemade Herb and Spice Play Dough
Play dough is always a hit with kids of all ages. Play dough can be even more fun when it is homemade! Georgina, from Craftulate, took making play dough to a new level when she added herbs and spices to … Read More...
Rainbow Clean Mud
Have you wanted to play in the mud? If so, check out this recipe shared by Jaime on Frog, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails. This colorful mud is easy to make at home using toilet paper, Ivory soap, finger paints, … Read More...
Make Your Own Ocean Zones in a Jar
It doesn’t matter if you have upcoming lesson plans that includes teaching about the ocean or it you just want to show your kids a neat science experiment, this Ocean Zones in a Jar craft will be perfect!
Jenae, from … Read More...
8 Christmas Crafts For Kids
The day is quickly approaching when the big man in red will make a visit, and we all know that the day before is one of the longest days for the kids who are waiting. If you are looking for … Read More...
Hanging Out The Wash
If your kids want to help with the laundry, why not make them their own clothesline that can double as an easy math activity. This activity will not only help teach math skills, but it will give the child a … Read More...
DIY Sprinkles Ornaments
Is it too early to start thinking of working on Christmas crafts?
When I saw this project on Pinterest, I could resist it. Don’t you think colorful sprinkles 
make amazing addition to a Christmas tree ornament? Ali, from Gimme Some … Read More...
Thomas and Friends Finger Puppets
Making these puppets is a great project for children and adults to do together. Adults will probably want to cut out all of the pieces and gather together all of the supplies. You might even want to do this ahead … Read More...
Simple Small Worlds: Frog World
I think this simple small world caught my eye because I have at least a dozen tiny, plastic frogs here, plus the colorful gems and craft foam so I can make this up without much fuss. Creating a small world … Read More...