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 We recently received a package filled with packing peanuts – a real novelty for the kids. They weren’t supposed to get into it, but by the time I noticed (hazards of putting new pillow cases and sheets on beds) they were fully engaged in a “snow”-filled world. And all I could do pick up [...] We love dying rice with food coloring and Purell. My kids love the sensory experience of playing with rice on trays, but – like so many activities – I had forgotten about it. This post at What Do We Do All Day was a timely reminder on a gloomy afternoon! Emma surprised me by [...] About a year ago, Team Mom sent me some of Spin Master’s Moon Dough to try out. We loved the texture and its ability to mold beautifully, but it was super crumbly (read the original review here). Well, Spin Master listened to their reviews and changed their dough recipe! Then they offered us [...] Some of the best childhood sensory play is free: Dirt, grass, stones, and… paper trash! I let my kids play in the paper recycling about once a month. They love it – and they learn a lot. About textures, Cause and effect, gravity, And the importance of cleaning up at the [...] I pulled this activity out for Emma and Lily one rainy and cold day while Johnny was in preschool. They had a blast playing with the marbles and play dough, and have requested to repeat the activity several times since! Johnny is actually playing with the two items together as I type, although, he [...] It has rained a lot here lately, and on one of those grey days Emma asked if she could play with vinegar and baking soda. Actually, she said vinegar and flour, but she mean baking soda (she wanted to see the fizz effect of mixing an acid and base). She was pretty excited to [...] Colored rice on trays was another popular sensory tray activity for my sick kids last week. They loved drawing in it, and picking it up and watching it fall through their hands. I made Lily some pink rice later in the week, and she became absurdly attached to it. I couldn’t even put [...] Everybody has been sick a lot at our house recently, which has led to way too much grumpiness. I find sensory play to be one of the best solutions. Corn starch with water and a little washable paint (better than food coloring since it doesn’t stain) is a favorite. Such an interesting texture [...] Playing with flour on a tray was one of the first activities I blogged about, and it has remained a family favorite! It was the perfect way to unwind after an errand-filled day. The kids made tracks with dinosaurs and other plastic animals, and explored the texture with their hands: The secret to [...] |
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