Paper pulp clean mud is a simple and fun sensory bin filler for your toddlers next messy play session. Whether your using saved scrap paper or collecting shredded paper from a business in your community, this is a fun way of further extending the use of a resource that would otherwise be disposed of. Introduction…
In this blog post, we dive into an exciting and educational apple-sorting activity designed to captivate the mind of your toddler. Through hands-on engagement, children not only enjoy themselves but also cultivate essential cognitive skills. The art of sorting apples goes beyond mere play – it’s a valuable learning experience that lays the foundation for…
Team up your fresh homemade play dough with a kitchen staple to create a potato masher play dough smash activity for your toddler. The humble second draw down in your kitchen is a treasure trove for tools that can be repurposed for play dough fun. Today, we are celebrating our beloved potato masher to have…
Welcome to our blog post on ice cream shop dramatic play! Dramatic play is an essential part of childhood development. It provides children with opportunities to explore their imaginations, enhance their social skills, and engage in creative role-playing. In this post, we’ll delve into the exciting world of setting up a simple ice cream shop…
Get ready to explore the super cool realm of painting with balls with your toddler in this article. Brace yourself for an artistic adventure where your toddler can experiment, explore, and create their very own masterpieces. That is while boosting their fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and sensory experiences. We’ve got a step-by-step guide that…
Embrace your toddler’s love for diggers, dump trucks, and excavators with this oobleck construction site sensory play activity. Oobleck Construction Site Sensory Play Oozy Oobleck is a fun and sensory material that toddlers can play with. Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid is made by mixing cornstarch and water. This substance behaves like both a liquid…
Painting with construction trucks is a creative and enjoyable activity for your digger-loving toddler! Painting with trucks combines the excitement of playing with vehicles and the artistic expression of painting. It offers a unique approach to creating artwork by using the wheels of toy trucks to create fascinating patterns and textures on a canvas or…
Pop your paint brush aside and have fun with rubber ducky stamping with your toddler. This is a great standalone activity or one to further expand on a 5 little ducks theme. Rubber ducks are a great tool for babies and toddlers to use for painting. Learn more about rubber stamping and the benefits of…
Learn how to make a construction trucks taste-safe dirt sensory bin for your toddler. Construction trucks are all the rage in our house at the moment. This super simple sensory play idea was quick to set up. It kept Mr 2 engaged in learning with a busy mind and busy hands for the better part…
Learn how to make taste-safe dirt for sensory play with toddlers and preschoolers. Taste-safe dirt is a sensory play material that is safe for toddlers to taste and play with. It is made using edible ingredients that are safe for consumption. Therefore, do not pose a risk to your child’s health if ingested. We use…
Learn about the benefits of exploring dinosaur footprints in play dough with your toddler. Exploring dinosaur footprints in play dough can be a fun and educational activity for toddlers. It is a quick and easy activity to fill in that 20 minutes before school pick up as proven just yesterday. Here is how making dinosaur…
Enjoy the sensory experience of smashing, grinding and pounding with mortar and pestle flower play. Making potions in the back yard holds many fond memories of my childhood. I remember grinding flowers between two rocks with sandy toes, leaves in my hair and being completely lost in a world created in my imagination. Well in…
A magic writing cloth is a great tool for paint-less painting for your toddler. How does painting with black paint sound…. indoors… with a toddler? If this scenario makes you crinkle your nose and cringe a little, I have the answer for you. It’s a magic writing cloth. Magic Writing Cloth Toddlers love painting for…
Be inspired to create your own duck pond water play sensory experience with loose parts. Oh my feathers! Can you quack-ing believe it? Our neighbourhood ponds are just swimming with ducks, and we’re lucky enough to have front-row seats to their ducky shenanigans! But wait, it gets even better – while having our morning scooter…
Alright folks, get ready to go on a wild adventure through the world of natural loose parts play! Today, we’re going to explore 101 totally awesome Natural Loose Parts that you can use to create all sorts of fun and imaginative play scenarios. 101 Natural Loose Parts But before we dive in, let’s talk about…
This is a guide to Australia’s favourite Tuff Tray for sensory play. Over the years tuff trays have been becoming increasingly popular to host sensory play, picnics, use as a table, and water play. It’s not hard to understand why. The benefits of sensory play have been long advocated for. Now it is even easier…
If you are looking for a way to make bath time fun, you will love these DIY bath time soap jellies. I’m not sure what is happening at your place around bath time. At our place, it is a hit and miss how well the news will be received. The kids either get excited to…
Okay it’s time to get excited and feel the weight lift off your shoulders- the Beginners Sensory Play Course is a comprehensive and insightful introduction to the world of sensory play for parents, early childhood educators, and teachers alike and it is ready to play… now. Little Wooden Toybox’s Beginners Sensory Play Course Review Toddlers…
If you have pom poms lying around then pom pom soup is a must-do activity! If you don’t have any pom pom… get some! Pom poms are such versatile resources that can be used and reused repeatedly. We have been using the same pom poms (plus some) since Miss 8 was a toddler. They have…
Taste-safe or edible water beads are a great alternative to traditional water beads for safe sensory play for your baby and toddler! Tapioca pearls offer the same sensory opportunities as water beads while being completely edible! Parents can relax a little more knowing they provide their babies and toddlers with a great sensory play learning…
