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3d felt shapes plush toys for kids

How to Make No Sew Felt 3D Learning Shapes Tutorial

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This simple tutorial will show you how to make no sew felt shapes - easy enough anyone can make it! My daughter is in that FUN phase of the preschool continue reading...

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little boy playing in sand

Learning Letters – Alphabet Sensory Sand Activity

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Learning letters is an important part of our preschool play time! This alphabet sensory sand activity is perfect for getting your kids outdoors and working continue reading...

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Printable 12 Month Sensory Activity Calendar for Kids

Printable 12 Month Sensory Activity Calendar Planner for Kids

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If you haven't joined our Sensory Ideas for Kids Facebook group it is growing like crazy and I'd love to see you there! Below you can not only sign up for continue reading...

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Light Table Activities with Transparent Cube Counters

5 Simple Light Table Activities with Transparent Cube Counters

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Simple preschool & kindergarten light table activities: I discovered these inexpensive slim light boxes and have been so excited to use it with my continue reading...

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printable snowman play dough mat winter activity for kids

Winter Roll a Snowman Printable Play Dough Mat Game

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We're big fans of printable play dough mat games here for preschool and kindergarten ages because it's great for fine motor skills, early math skills AND continue reading...

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penguin and snowman winter sensory bin

Soft Snowy Snowman Sensory Bin Idea for Preschool Pretend Play

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This snowman sensory bin is another awesome Dollar Tree shopping trip haul that I grabbed most of my supplies for! You can order supplies for your continue reading...

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DIY Preschool Animal Memory Match Sensory Game

DIY Preschool Animal Memory Match Sensory Game

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Preschool is such a FUN age not only because of the innocent silliness but it's an age where everything in learning draws out an "OOOHHH" or "AAAAHH" from continue reading...

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salt dough Pippi Longstocking

Salt Dough Recipe: Wild Face People Art Idea for Kids

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There are so many ways you can use this creative sensory idea with this base recipe and design. You can create self-portraits, you can create wild faces, continue reading...

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magnetic slime with magnet experiment

How to Make Magnetic Slime Recipe – STEM Activity for Kids

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This homemade magnetic slime recipe is EASY to make but requires adult supervision. Below you'll learn how to make magnetic slime plus find other easy continue reading...

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teen sleeping on couch

Where to Buy Weighted Blankets and Lap Pads – Sensory & Autism

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As many of you may know, my oldest son has autism, and when he was a toddler and preschool aged it was not only difficult to even find weight sensory continue reading...

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yellow slime with buttons

Pete the Cat Sensory Activity – Groovy Buttons Yellow Slime Recipe

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It's no secret that we love Pete the Cat here and this GROOVY BUTTONS slime recipe will put a smile on your kids face! The bright colors and Pete the Cat continue reading...

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salt dough flower perler beads craft stick

Salt Dough + Perler Bead Flower Sensory Spring Mother’s Day Craft

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We actually made salt dough and perler bead flowers as a spring craft but they work great for a Mother's Day craft, placed in a terra cotta pot with black continue reading...

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Glow in the Dark Play Dough - Glow

Make Your Own Glow in the Dark Play Dough Recipe Tutorial

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How to Make Glow in the Dark Play Dough Recipe – Plus a Dye Free Option! We are big fans of sensory play in this house (join our Sensory Ideas for Kids continue reading...

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pencil salt dough sensory activity

Let’s Write Our Name: Pencil Salt Dough Activity for Kindergarten

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Salt dough activities for kids are a favorite of mine because they are SO easy to make and they store well. They last practically forever! This "Let's continue reading...

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broken dinosaur dig egg

How to Make your Own Dinosaur Egg Dig Tutorial: Birthday Party Idea

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My son had a Fossil / Dinosaur Birthday Party and I made these DIY dinosaur dig kits to send home with the kids as party favors! They were incredibly easy continue reading...

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food coloring in bottles snow painting recipe

How to Make Kid’s Snow Painting Art Recipe – Winter Sensory Play

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My kids LOVE playing in the snow but when we add color to all that beautiful white ice outside it really adds a creative element to their sensory play! continue reading...

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Salt Dough Recipe: Gingerbread Men Banner Sensory Decor

Salt Dough Recipe: Gingerbread Men Banner Sensory Decor

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This Gingerbread Men banner is a fun sensory decor project for the holidays and is made using a simple salt dough recipe. Below you'll find the salt dough continue reading...

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Squirrel Fall Sensory Bin for preschool

Squirrel & Nuts Fall Sensory Tray + Home Decor: Invitation to Play

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Even though it snowed this morning at my house (brrrr!) it's still November and that means fall!!! That logic works right?! We've been playing with this continue reading...

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seashells and sand beach sensory bin

Ideas on How to Make a Beach Sensory Bin for Preschool Play

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This preschool play beach sensory bin makes me want to travel to the ocean! I grew up in Florida near the beaches and now I live in a completely land continue reading...

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pirate themed sensory bin for pretend play

How to Make a Pirate Sensory Bin for Pretend Play

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  ARGH! This pirate sensory bin is perfect for yer scalliwags! ARGH matey! I've been wanting to put together a pirate themed sensory bin for continue reading...

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