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Easy Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe for Kids

How does glow in the dark even work? I’ve heard that question before from children, however I’m not even sure myself. Even though we have no idea how it works, we sure love glow in the dark ANYTHING at my house. My kids love wearing glow pajamas at night and having dance parties in their…

Ocean Animals Preschools Ice Excavation Activity

Sensory experiences are an important component of early childhood learning. Children love hands-on activities that allow them to explore with their senses. Adults, however, are often reluctant to let kids paint, glue, or play with ice simply because of the mess. When the weather gets hot, outdoor exploration with melting ice is one way to…

Dinosaur Excavation Ice Activity for Preschoolers

As many times as we’ve seen dinosaur movies at our house you would think my children would want to be paleontologists when they grow up. We have used a few dinosaur ‘bone’ excavator kits from online, but they can be pricy and messy. Our fun learning multi-sensory dino ice excavation activity is easy to make…

Camping Theme “Flip” Printable I Spy Games for Kids

As a child my parents would take my brother and I camping in our pop-up camper almost every summer. I remember the smell of the fire, the warmth of my kitty cat sleeping bag, and the taste of marshmallows. As a family we would go swimming, play cards, and go to the movies. These are…

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Sensory Bin for Preschoolers

Life cycles are so fun to explore with young, curious learners! It feels like a grand reveal when you show them a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis! The Life Cycle of a Butterfly Sensory Bin for Preschoolers allows kids hands-on, exploratory play to practice vocabulary and learn how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. I love…

Ice Cube Painting Summer Art for Kids

My kids love summer, mostly because they get to spend so much time outside playing. Between the trampoline jumping, bicycle riding, and tree climbing, they usually need to cool off often. Popsicles are great, but how about being able to get cool and create something while doing it. Our summer ice cube painting is sure…

Easy Recipe for Making Purple Clear Slime

I think I love making easy slime recipes as much as kids do! If you make the recipe together, it’s a science lesson. The sensory play that follows is an added bonus! Slime is easily adaptable to any season, holiday, or special event. And students never seem to lose interest in slime! This fun purple…

DIY Easter Sensory Bottle I Spy for Kids

“Where are all the Easter eggs? I can’t find them!” “Son, they are everywhere. Look for them.” Sometimes my kids can’t ‘find’ things that are right in front of their eggs. Yes, that includes colorful, plastic eggs filled with delicious treats. A great way to practice their focusing and observation skills is by playing fun…

DIY Unicorn Glitter Sensory Bottle for Preschoolers

Early childhood sensory activities are a cornerstone of early learning. If you’ve ever wondered why sensory activities are important, it’s because of all the inherent benefits within each and every sensory experience. Activities that stimulate the senses create brain connections, develop motor muscles, improve language skills, and much more. This DIY Unicorn Glitter Sensory Bottle…

How to Make Rainbow Spaghetti for Sensory Play

Don’t know about you, but I’ve never seen a rainbow that didn’t cause me to pause for a moment: whole, half, bright, dim, there’s just something about the magic inside a rainbow. And it’s the perfect theme for exploring colors with preschoolers! Learn how to easily make rainbow spaghetti for sensory play, then take the…

Earth Day STEM Baking Soda and Vinegar Reaction for Kids

Celebrating Earth Day with kids can be as simple as an earth day craft bird feeder or as involved as planting trees! I prefer a middle-ground where we can engage in a fun science experiment while also covering the special holiday on April 22 that many may never have heard of. The Earth Day STEM…

St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle DIY for Preschoolers

Looking for meaningful ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Even if you’re not Irish, it’s hard to avoid the glittery green holiday that sort of perks up a sometimes ‘blah’ month. Celebrating with kids is fun because they’re just learning traditions, vocabulary, and tall tales associated with the fun holiday. This St. Patrick’s Day sensory…