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After a long day of staring at screens during distance learning and homeschooling, it’s understandable if your kids need a break from technology. However, it can be challenging to come up with fun and engaging activities that don’t involve screens, … Read More...
If you have little ones in your home, then you know that just about everything goes in their mouth at some point or another. Kids tend to eat everything they see, so we want to make sure the things they … Read More...
As we’ve been outside this week we have been noticing that the dandelions are coming on aggressively, which means it’s time for dandelion crafts and activities.
Years ago I dyed some yarn with dandelions, which is a fun process … Read More...
This bear crochet pattern is all about the honey and the bear. Kinda a like a famous bear we all know named Pooh.
The best thing about this pattern is it is part of the Sensory Baby Toys – 20 … Read More...
If you’d like to get a little arts and crafts into your days with kids at home, check out this list I compiled for my Our Daily Craft blog all about calming crafts for kids. These are also great … Read More...
We are bing proponents of “why buy it when you can make it?” Kinetic sand is all the rage, and super easy (and cheap!) to make. In this post, we give a tutorial, showing how, and what is needed to … Read More...
When I came across this weighted blanket tutorial E-book I knew it would be a HUGE hit with our readers. Weighted blankets were initially a tool to aid children with sensory issues and or ADHD and kids who needed to … Read More...
Sensory activities involving snow are especially fun for kids who live in places that don’t get much or any snow, or when it’s the opposite season where you live.
This snow playdough from Buggy and Buddy is super easy to … Read More...
There are so many great STEM and STEAM activities out there, and I love having books of activities around so my child can choose something she wants to do rather than me having to direct or suggest activities all the … Read More...
If you are a parent of an “exceptional” child than you will know how hard it is to explain to the family what kind of toys or gifts you sensory seeking child might actually enjoy. That is why I have … Read More...
This edible slime recipe with two ingredients is a fun sensory activity for the holidays – perfect if you are looking for a safe slime with no glue.
Finish it off with a mason jar and some fake plastic cranberries… Read More...
These Halloween crafts are all about the hands. Grab a child and grab some paint and create these fun Halloween art projects. Suitable for all ages, in fact I think these would be fun craft projects and … Read More...
Fine motor skills are so important for kids to be able to cut with scissors, write and do other tasks. Whether your kid needs help with fine motor development or just likes a bit of a sensory break every now … Read More...
Even though it doesn’t remotely feel like fall where I live, I am so ready for changing leaves, pumpkins, apples and all the fun stuff that comes with the new season.
Fall-themed lesson plans are so much fun for littles, … Read More...
Well, they are calling them beads but they are really little balls that are made from food. They are meant for kids to play with as a sensory item but I am going to think about other ways to use … Read More...
These easy paper plate tambourines have a touch of glamour with a stained glass heart-cut out. An easy Valentine’s Day craft for kids that uses up materials you already have on hand! Such a fun musical project all year around. … Read More...
Kids love sticky, messy science experiments, and this one adds the fun of being something you can play with in the dark that glows in black light.
Magic Mud is made with just a couple of ingredients you may already … Read More...
These DIY Busy jars or Sensory tubes are perfect for toddlers and little hands.
Sensory play includes any activity that stimulates any of your child’s five senses: touch, smell, taste, sound or sight. Sensory play is only limited by your … Read More...
Summer time is a great time for going to the beach or doing learning activities related to the beach and the ocean.
3 Dinosaurs has a huge collection of beach and ocean printable learning activities, including information on sharks, … Read More...
This DIY Slime is the perfect activity for a party time craft or rainy day activity. Slime is a great sensory activity for Kids of all ages. What happens when you make slime? Apart from a gooey mess I mean.… Read More... 
