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Themed Sensory Bottles that are Simple and Beautiful

Editor — Wed, 15 May 2019 20:00:24 +0000

These themed sensory bottles are sure to be mesmerizing and calming, any time of year. We know that sensory play is so important for a child’s development. This starts with babies, who are learning about the world while their senses are developing. Sensory exploration can help children discover, examine, and even categorize Sensory bottles areView Post

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Muffin Tin Magic Sensory Play Activity for Kids

Editor — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 11:00:31 +0000

This sensory play activity is a great way to extend learning and make it magical! Aren’t vacations incredible? The sun, the sand, the ocean, and time to just relax? Vacations are the best… …particularly when you have a 4-year-old boy who is constantly running and jumping and moving in need of something to entertain himView Post

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Fall Discovery Bottle for Sensory Play

Katie T. Christiansen — Sat, 01 Sep 2018 12:00:09 +0000

Make a beautiful fall discovery bottle with just a few ingredients! Discovery bottles, also known as sensory bottles, are well-loved in my classroom and with my kids. We made one with the fall table scatter, and it is irresistible. See what I mean. We held them up to our windows, and it was even moreView Post

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Super Fun Rainbow Science Activities Just For Kids

Editor — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 13:00:51 +0000

Rainbows are one of my favorite parts of Spring. It usually means that the sun is shining and I’m always happy with that. Even though it usually means it is raining as well, but I’ll take the sunshine when I can get it! Incorporating rainbows in science activities is not only fun but super easy.View Post

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Calming Glitter Jars for Mindfulness and Relaxation

Katie T. Christiansen — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:00:13 +0000

Calming glitter jars are a game-changer for children and even adults! Occupational therapists have told me that they love using my calm down glitter jars to help students and children self-regulate and just melt away the troubles that are causing big emotions. It’s easy to make a perfect sensory bottle! It can be very difficultView Post

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Fun and Simple Melted Snowman Sensory Activity

Clarissa Hooper — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:00:43 +0000

Kids love the chance to play in the snow, but they don’t always love the cold that goes with it. This winter sensory activity will give kids a chance to play with a “melted snowman” in the comfort of a warm classroom! Supplies for Melted Snowman Sensory Activity White shaving cream Ping pong balls CraftView Post

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The Most Common Reasons for Slime Gone Wrong

Katie T. Christiansen — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:00:12 +0000

Making slime right sometimes feels like the luck of the draw. And when you get slime gone wrong instead of beautiful perfect slime, it is crushing! If you are trying to avoid the most common mistakes while making slime — the ones that will ruin your slime — you are in the right place. I’m sendingView Post

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How to Make Gorgeous Glitter Slime!

Katie T. Christiansen — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:00:46 +0000

Back by popular demand, here is my slime recipe with a twist! If you are looking for how to make glitter slime, this slime recipe is one that is tried and true! I decided to share my glitter slime recipe for everyone who has loved my perfect slime recipe — the one that I recommendView Post

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Easy to Make Night Sky Sensory Bin

Clarissa Hooper — Tue, 30 May 2017 12:00:19 +0000

I like to build off of my children’s interests, continuing to offer opportunities to learn and play when I see them enjoying a particular topic. This week, those interests led to the creation of a night sky sensory bin to explore. On warm summer nights, my kids and I like to stay up late and gaze atView Post

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Earth Day Slime for Sensory Play

Karen — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:00:32 +0000

Did you try making our Easter Slime? Ever since we made our holiday-themed slime a few weeks ago, my children have been asking to make the sensory play material again. So, we followed the Perfect Slime recipe today and created Earth Day Slime. As a teacher and a mom, I love finding fun ways toView Post

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