Be inspired to make play dough robots using recycled electronic parts from old controllers in this fun fine motor activity for toddlers and preschoolers. There is something fascinating about discovering the circuits, wires and springs inside old electronics. Using grown up tools such as a screwdriver (with proper adult supervision) adds an extra element of…
Dinner prep turned into an impromptu play time with some tops and peels sensory fun. Kids are non stop, ‘play with the box more than the toy that came in the box’. This is a perfect example of why kids don’t need all the fancy toys, bells and whistles. Simple play can be the best…
What better way to get curious toddler hands exploring than a sensory play tray filled with boats in jelly! Better yet, we found an even more cost effective way to make jelly play, meaning more jelly for bigger play! We then teamed up our jelly with some boats to inspire magical spark in Mr 3s…
Level up your oobleck fun with this concrete oobleck construction truck sensory play activity for your truck loving toddler. We have made oobleck countless times over the years. Every single time, oobleck ticks the boxes and the kids love it. This time, I really wanted to follow Mr 3s current passion for all things construction…
Reuse those plastic eggs left over from easter to cream this scoop and transfer egg water play activity for your toddler. Plastic fillable eggs are brilliant for play all year round. Teamed up with some kitchen essentials, and a bit of water and you can have this seemingly simple activity set up in minutes. I…
Strengthen fine motor skills using just water with this easy set up magic writing cloth silhouettes activity. Looking at these images, I can understand the *gasp* that may be leaving your lips however please, chill and breathe. Yes, it looks like there is black ‘paint’ happening… and indoors however it really isn’t! The black is…
A stormy day meant play time was primarily indoors and what better way to celebrate the muddy puddles outside than with some deliciously scented chocolate play dough! We have made brown play dough time and time again for many activities. Our gingerbread play dough is perfect for Christmas and doubled beautifully as a muddy track…
If you are searching for an activity to regulate moods, entertain, encourage development and make some memories, look no further than a bubble pouring station. The classic pouring station will always have its place in the top activities to do with toddlers. In saying that, this is better. Bubbles are better. Adding bubbles to our…
Explore outer space with your toddler using this simple space themed flour sensory bin. This toddler activity can be set up in literally seconds and is priming with learning opportunities for your little space explorer. This article discusses benefits of sensory play, how to make this sensory bin taste safe and little tips to make…
Create a colourful easy set up sensory water play activity for your toddler with flower soup! Now we aren’t talking an edible soup but this array of petals, stamen and leaves will inspire loads of learning through play while your toddler also has plenty of fun. Flower soup takes minutes to set up and will…
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…
I’ve found the perfect summer project to share with you: DIY Sponge Water Bombs. After being gifted a pack of water bombs or water balloons, my children had the best afternoon filling and throwing them at each other. They were running around, being active it fits of laughter. However as the giggles turned to requests…
Fun water play activities for kids are a great way to spend the day! Whether you are at home or out and about, water play is always a hit with my kids. I hope your family loves these activities as much as we do. Introduction to Summer Water Fun Summer has always beckoned us to…
Level up your water play with a coloured water pouring station! Use vessels you have at home already to create a wonder water wonderland for your toddler to learn and grow. This activity has been a huge success over and over again with all three of my children and I’m so excited to share it…
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…
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…
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…
