Kids LOVE jingle bells – it’s an undisputed FACT! Just last week I took some coloured rice and bells from my son’s latest sensory bin and added them into a bottle to make a quick sensory jar for my school library. I was amused all week long to see students from Junior Kindergarten to 8 constantly picking up…
Fine-Motor Play
Silver Bells Sensory Bin and Fine Motor Play
Do you have a special Christmas memory from childhood? What about a memory associated with a favourite Christmas carol? For me that memory is sitting in the school gym as a child singing “Silver Bells” surrounded by 200 other voices filled with excitement at the approach of the holidays. There was just something so magical about that…
Halloween Creepy Crawly Search and Find Activity
Looking for a really easy-to-put-together sensory science (and maybe a little math too!) activity for Halloween this year? I’ve got a creepy crawly sensory tray that takes less than 10 minutes to set up – and will keep the kiddos busy (and learning!) for hours. It’s perfect for a Halloween party, a preschool or Kindergarten sensory…
How to Make a Summer Picnic Sensory Phonics Bin
Spring and Summer are the perfect time for picnics! But what can you do if there’s a rainy day? You can always have a regular picnic inside (boring!), or why not create this picnic sensory and letter-sound play bin for your kiddos – for sensory fun and early phonics learning! Today’s post also contains links…
How to Make an Out of This World Flying Saucer Toy
Today I have a super-simple tutorial to make a paper plate flying saucer toy that looks REALLY COOL when it is thrown like a frisbee and will get the kids outside to have some out of this world fun!