If you are looking for a sensory activity for summer that requires no set up, this is it! I think it’s easy to overthink sensory play, to spend hours on dyeing rice and collecting trinkets. This is a great sensory experience for young children. My son enjoyed splashing in the water, exploring the different textures,…
I love to give my kids handmade toys whenever I can. These felt tea bags are the perfect sensory and imaginative toy. Because they have dried herbs in them, they have a wonderful smell which creates an immersive imaginative experience. My son is obsessed with plants, and I wanted to make something that reflected their…
Sun Bread, as inspired by the book by Elisa Kleven, has become a Winter Solstice tradition in our home. This is a super simple recipe, which is great for baking with children. Baking a sun bread during the Winter Solstice is a great way to celebrate the return of light. This tradition has also become…
Beet paint! Ice Painting is an amazing sensory activity for babies, toddlers and even older kids. It is especially fun to use materials found in nature for our sensory play. Since my boys loved our turmeric ice paint recipe so much I searched my cabinets for something else I could make a pigment out of….
My sons Silas and River absolutely loved this activity. We started the morning off with a walk and collected whatever weeds, leaves and flowers we could find. Then we brought them home and got to printing! The boys enjoyed the sensory experience of smelling the different foliage, and feeling the different textures. My son’s are…
These laminated leaves couldn’t be easier to make, and they last forever! We made these over a year ago and they are still going strong. This light board is a budget friendly option, which usually goes for less than $20 as compared to traditional light boxes which can cost hundreds. Make sure your leaves are…