Sensory play is a cornerstone of early childhood development. From squeezing and molding to stretching and exploring, these hands-on activities build fine motor skills, spark creativity, and help children develop self-regulation, making them a staple in classrooms, therapy programs, and … Read More
Dramatic play is a great way to get kids to use their imagination and creativity. It also promotes learning and encourages self expression. There are several fun ways that you can incorportate imaginative play into your program. This can also … 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
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
Objective: Create a fun outer space themed sensory bin for parties, events or everyday play! Materials: White Rice Black Color Splash Acrylic Paint Ziploc Baggie & Foil Sensory Bin (or inflatable option!) Star-shaped beads Sparkle pony beads Clear beads (glow-in-the-dark!) … Read More
Objective: Creating simple sensory bins for exploring bugs and crawly things. Materials: Cooked noodles Ziploc baggie Liquid watercolor – lime green Colorful set of insects Jumbo tweezers Sensory bin Watering can – optional Instructions: 1. Cook noodles of your choice. We … 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
Mindful Movement The best kind of play is one that combines fun and novelty with success. A 4 year old student of mine, who was not able to put together the required postural control, righting reaction, and attentiveness for hopping … Read More
