Sensory Play Archive

Egg Painting

We had Jelly Bean Paints left and a bunch of hard boiled eggs we had decorated.  I had held on to them a few days too many and knew it was time for them to go to the trash.  We had a lot of

Easter Egg Volcanoes

  There are some simple science experiments that we just never get tired of.  The great thing about having 3 kids all different ages is that each one of them gets to enjoy activities I have done with the other kids before.  The older

Rainbow Salt Writing Tray

It is time for this months All Things Kids Series. Spring Sensory Playdate Activities Series brought to you by a group of blogging moms that never fail to amaze me with their fun kids activities, crafts…     This month’s series is hosted by Sugar Aunts and

Easy Apple Sensory Bottle

Apples! I never get tired of coming up with apple themed activities for my kids.  I might even go a little crazy when it comes to apple inspired play.  This month’s sensory bottle series was all about Fall and what else would I want

How To Make Apple Scented Soda Dough

We love making and trying different play recipes.  Today we used a fun recipe to make Apple Scented Soda Dough.   This one is a green apple scent so, a https://biodiversityweek.ie/ little different from our other scented play over the last few weeks.  I love

Soapy Potion Mixing

Simple science and sensory play are always a hit at my house.  The kids love exploring and playing.  One afternoon I set them up a simple soapy potions mixing station.  They could explore the science of color mixing while enjoying their senses.  This is

Sponge Bomb Painting

One afternoon the kids kept telling me how bored they were.  All of my suggestions for playtime seemed to be a miss with them. Finally after a little extra thought I came up with a fun sponge bomb painting activity for us to try.

Watermelon Baking Soda Science

We love themed baking soda science play!  This simple science experiment is  fun over and over again with a simple themed twist.  Today we added a watermelon theme to learning and playtime.  The kids loved it and I loved they were learning through play.  This

Sand Pies Sensory Play

My kids have really been enjoying getting back to the basics this summer.  For playtime we often get out the chalk, jump on the trampoline, go swimming, kick the ball in  the yard, or go for a walk just to name a few things

Washing Dishes Water Play for Kids

 If you follow my blog you know we love water play.  It is one activity that both my boys can enjoy together.  I am always trying to find something fun for them to do together.  My oldest son has washed his cars outside before

My Garden Bird Seed Sensory Bin

  Super excited to be taking part in  40 Sensory Bin Fillers Hosted by Little Bins for Little Hands.  What a great resource for sensory bin play from so many wonderful bloggers.  They are all in one place here on the home page .  A

Cloud Dough Sand Castles

We love finding new sensory play recipe to try and explore at my house. When I came across Cloud Dough on Juggling With Kids Blog I knew we had to try it!  My son loves sand… and this looked like fun.  We set out to make a