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...
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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...
Erupting Snow Recipe
I am definitely going to put this project near the top of my “to-try” list! Crystal, from Growing a Jeweled Rose, created this amazing sensory snow for her kids and then was nice enough to explain to all of us … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY bean bag pouf cushion
Is it a foot rest? A bean bag? A bean bag pouf cushion like this one can be either, and Anu from Nalle’s House shows how you can make one for your home. She used a PVC-coated fabric
for extra … Read More...
Rainbow Chickpeas
I have colored rice and noodles for craft projects and sensory play, but I have never thought of coloring dried chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Dyan, from And Next Comes L, made these for her kids to play with … Read More...
7 Halloween Games For Younger Children
I like Halloween. However, I’m not really into the spooky-gory part of Halloween. Yes, I like the cheesy and cute little parts that make the little kids love the holiday. Don’t judge. I’ve never been much of a thrill seeker.… Read More...
10 Back to School DIYs
Back to school time has arrived and it’s time to get crafting! What better time than now to work on some organizational projects, like a homework station or school countdown calendar? Give your first day of school photos a … Read More...
Starfish and Sand Dollar Shaving Cream Dig
If you are spending some time at the beach this summer, keep this project in mind. Gather together a variety of shells and other found treasures and save them to use in your own sensory bin. You can even use … Read More...
Eric Carle Tissue Paper Prints
Today is the perfect day to try this Eric Carle
inspired project shared by Anna from The Imagination Tree. Why? Because today is Eric Carle’s birthday!
Read through this tutorial and discover how Anna made colorful collages with her … Read More...
How to Make Colored Rice
You can make your own colored rice to use in a sensory table, like Nicolette did, or you can make it to use in other projects. You won’t believe how easy it is to make these brightly colored grains. Just … Read More...
DIY Tugging Box Activity for Toddlers
This project is so simple you will be surprised at how entertained it keeps older babies and young toddlers. I will admit, for as long as I have worked with kids of all ages, I had never heard of a … Read More...