Imagine being an afterschool staff member who has just stepped into a classroom with more than 20 energetic kindergartners to restless middle schoolers ready for free play, snacks, or homework help. After a full school day, how can you keep … Read More
Model Magic® by Crayola is more than just a fun crafting material – it can be used as a powerful tool to enhance learning across various subjects and developmental areas. From sensory play to creative problem-solving, model magic offers endless … Read More
Objective: Creating ways to learn about Piet Mondrian and Primary Colors Materials: Dried Garbanzo beans (also referred to as Chickpeas) Acrylic Paint: Red, Yellow, Blue Plastic bags: one for each color Foil Sensory Tray Sensory tools like Scoops, Jumbo Tweezers, Plastic … Read More
Play-Doh® is always a trending item for kids to enjoy in the classroom, afterschool, and other programs to help with creativity and keep them engaged! It is a fun, colorful sensory activity that can kids can enjoy playing with and … Read More
Objective: Creating simple sensory activities based on a theme Suggested Materials: Rice Color Splash Acrylic Paint (black, blue, purple) Sensory Bin Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Paint Brush Glitter star beads Glow-in-the-Dark Star beads (from our Halloween bead assortment) Glitter Alpha Beads Glow-in-the-Dark … Read More
Creativity is all around us in our daily life. To some, it may come more natural than to others, especially young children who have no inhibitions. As we grow older, many of us begin to lose sight of our creative … Read More
Objective: Creating simple sensory bins for exploring colors Sensory bins allow kids to develop skills in several areas: fine motor skills, color identification, language development, cognition and problem solving. I love using the Color Splash!® Neon Liquid Tempera Paint to die the rice … Read More
Are you looking for fun themes to add to your activity program? A Nautical Theme is the perfect theme to add to your Spring or Summer calendar. Whether you are planning a summer camp theme, activities for VBS, classroom or … Read More
