This week we made DIY shadow puppets and found different ways to play/explore with them as part of our Light & Reflections Series! These were very easy to make and only required a few inexpensive items that you may already have on hand and you can reuse all that old cardboard you have laying around! […]
Easy Pumpkin Pie Playdough Recipe for Fall Sensory Play
This easy pumpkin pie playdough smells just like fall! Made with simple pantry ingredients and warm pumpkin pie spices, it is a fun sensory activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Homemade playdough is always popular with the children in my home daycare. I can make a large batch, customize the color, and add seasonal scents without […]
Glow in the Dark Shaving Cream Sensory Play
Blow your toddler’s mind with glow in the dark shaving cream! If you have toddlers (or preschoolers!) at home then sensory play is probably pretty popular in your house! I know it is in our house. Sensory play is probably one of my toddler’s most favorite activities. This week we decided to try a classic, […]
Thanksgiving Felt Board Play Ideas
Make a fun Thanksgiving felt board set! These are so fun and easy! With Thanksgiving on the horizon I’ve switched up our felt board for the kids. I made all these last year so this is the second year that we have had them out. They are super easy to make! I may have even […]
Fall Fabric Sensory Bin for Infants
Need a simple sensory bin for infants? This fall fabric sensory bin for infants is perfect for little ones that want to explore with hands, eyes, and mouths. It’s super simple to throw to together but providers lots of exploration for little hands! While my preschooler and toddlers are off playing with fall themed light […]
Halloween Light Table Color Sorting & Counting
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time for some simple Halloween light table sorting activities! Sometimes is fun to just grab a bunch of random items and let the kids use them as they see fit on the light table. For Halloween, we’ve been busy playing with spiders, skeletons, bats, and pumpkins on the […]
Hammering Nails into Pumpkins for Kids
Hammering nails into pumpkins creates unique jack-o-lanterns and is so much fun for kids! We love fall and fall means doing lots of pumpkin themed activities. We usually do lots of pumpkin learning activities and crafts, like pumpkin washing sensory play and pumpkin patch small world activities, every year in my home daycare. Each of these activities are […]
Easy Fabric Pumpkin Collage Craft for Toddlers
Turn leftover fabric scraps into a colorful fall pumpkin craft for toddlers and preschoolers! This easy fabric pumpkin collage combines art, sensory exploration, and fine motor practice in one simple activity. You only need construction paper, fabric scraps, and glue to set it up. Because children can arrange the fabric pieces however they choose, every […]
A [Not So] Spooky Halloween Sensory Bin
We’ve been having a great time playing with our new Halloween sensory bin! We love sensory bins and with Halloween right around the corner I figured it’s time for a Halloween themed sensory bin! I wanted something Halloween-y but not too scary as one of my kiddos is easily spooked by most things Halloween. This Halloween […]
Pumpkin Washing Fall Sensory Bin
Pumpkins are my favorite symbol of fall so what’s better than turning them into a fall sensory bin. After a recent trip to the pumpkin patch (well three pumpkin patches to be exact) we ended up with a pile of pumpkins and gourds. We plan to find fun ways to explore and learn with pumpkins in […]