Where I live it’s a rare thing to see snow in December (though a recent Facebook memory reminded me it snowed in mid-December once, 10 years ago!) but this time of year, whether there’s real snow on the ground or … Read More ...
Christmas Sensory Activities for Kids
Christmas time is a great time for sensory activities for kids. They’re likely to be home from school more than usual, and I always found sensory things a great way to fill some time so I could get a little … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Sensory Activities
There are so many fun sensory experiences that come around Thanksgiving, with lots of things to see, smell and touch. These Thanksgiving themed sensory activities are fun to do at home or with small groups of kids.
Of course the … Read More ...
Pumpkin Sensory Activities
When my daughter was younger, she loved to play with the insides of the pumpkin when it was time to carve the jack o’lantern. In the years since she’s decided the inside of a pumpkin smells bad, but playing with … Read More ...
Play Like a Pirate with These Fun Pirate Activities for Kids
Sept. 19 is National Talk Like a Pirate Day, a holiday I’ve never completely understood, but why not have a day devoted to pirates? Kids seem to love stories of daring and plunder and adventure on the high seas, so … Read More ...
Apple Sensory Activities for Kids
The smell of apples and apple pie spice is just one of those things that reminds you that fall is coming (if it isn’t already here, which it won’t be for quite some time where I live). If apple picking … Read More ...
Watermelon Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to eat, play with, craft and learn about watermelons. This sweet treat is a favorite with kids and adults alike, the colors are fun to work with and it just feels like summer in … Read More ...
Fun Fourth of July Activities for Kids
The Fourth of July is a day traditionally full of fireworks, cookouts and family fun, and it’s a great day to do activities and on-theme experiments with kids. Check out these easy ideas for fun Fourth of July activities for … Read More ...
Easy Ideas for Water Play with Kids
I never thought I would say this, but I kind of miss the days when my daughter was younger. Yes, it was a lot to keep her entertained through all those long summer days, but it was also fun coming … Read More ...
Spring Flower Activities for Kids
Spring is in the air where I live (finally) and there are little flowers all over the place. It’s nice to have color after what feels like so long without it, and it’s also a good time to … Read More ...
Make Your Own Kinetic Sand
When my daughter was younger, like a lot of kids, she was really into sensory experiences. We made cloud dough and colored rice and pasta, and SO much homemade playdough I actually wrote multiple blog posts about it (this … Read More ...
Easy Sensory Activities for Valentine’s Day
Sensory activities are fun all the time, but it’s extra fun to give yourself the challenge of making them to go with holidays, seasons and themes.
When my daughter was younger I had a lot of fun making her a … Read More ...
Use What You Have for Valentine’s Themed Fun
Sometimes making learning activities that go with a holiday means going out and buying lots of holiday-themed items, which isn’t great for your budget or the environment. While all those heart-shaped things are cute, there are things you can do … Read More ...
Peppermint Sensory Salt Writing Tray
This time of year there are a lot of great scents to incorporate into sensory activities. Mint is a classic smell of the season and also can be calming and soothing, so it’s a great choice for the classroom or … Read More ...
Use a Utensil Tray for Sensory Play
I love this idea for an easy way to set up a small world or sensory play tray for a kid using a plastic utensil tray.
Head to Hello Wonderful to see it in action and get all the … Read More ...