Sensory Exploration of Nuts and Seeds – using all 5 senses
Preschoolers and older kids use their 5 senses – taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound – to explore the differences and similarities of common nuts and seeds.
Sensory Bins
Outdoor Sensory Bins that don’t need Clean Up 3
These sensory bins are a great way to entertain children outdoors, and they don’t require any clean-up! I’m a big believer in independent and imaginative play, but sometimes kids need a little guidance to get started. Sensory bins are great for that. These particular ones are meant to be played […]
Sensory Bin Fillers we Love 4
We are big fans of sensory bins in this house! See why we use them here. There are so many things you can use to fill a sensory bin. We’ve tried many out, and have enjoyed some more than others. I decided to make a list of the sensory bin […]
Why we use Sensory Bins 1
If you’re new to sensory bins, you may be asking, “What’s the point?” Why do we use sensory bins? I use sensory bins for three main reasons. Exposure to new textures Extended independent play time Educational elements What do I mean by Exposure to new textures? For the first […]
Rainbow Ice Sensory Sink 1
I’m not sure why, but my daughter loves rainbows. She also loves sensory bins of all kinds. I put these two loves together and created this Rainbow Ice Sensory Sink. This sensory activity is simple to create, and my daughter REALLY enjoyed it. If your toddler or preschooler enjoys sensory […]
Alphabet Pom Pom Sensory Bin 7
Even though we are using Letter of the Week themes in our homeschool preschool, we are still exploring the alphabet as a whole. One fun way we’re doing that is with this fantastically fun alphabet pom pom sensory bin. This activity was extremely quick to put together since I […]
Beautiful, Fun and Educational Ways to use all Those Flowers 10
Aren’t these flowers gorgeous?! My husband has been bringing me roses since we were sweethearts in high school (many moons ago). I always love these elegant blooms and wish I could enjoy them longer. My two-year-old daughter is also currently enamored with flowers. Not wanting to let go of […]
Bird Seed Sensory Bin 6
The other day a squirrel knocked over the pole that was holding up my bird feeder, so I brought the feeder into the house until I had a chance to fix the pole. My daughter quickly discovered the bird feeder (as I made the mistake of setting it on […]