DIY Treasure Chest for Toddlers
Today is Day #2 for “A Very Toddler Summer” series with Toddler Approved! We decided to create our own DIY Treasure Chest for Toddlers using a baby wipes container and baby food lids to kick off our first activity….
Water bead Slime
After we made our Sequin Slime, I noticed that I had some extra water beads left over from our “What is Blood Made Of?” Sensory Tub. I wondered what a combination of the two would be like, so the boys…
Sequin Slime
Involve the little ones in celebrating the New Year by making this fun Sequin slime! This is very similar to the Star-Spangled Slime we made back in July. Here’s what you’ll need: Glue liquid starch Sequins I…
Mess-Free Pumpkin Play for Babies
Little Sister has become quite curious over the last few months. Combined with the fact that she is now mobile, life has gotten much busier! She loves exploring different textures (and ultimately putting them in her mouth). I thought…
Drinking Straw Sensory Tub
I saw the idea for this colorful drinking straw sensory tub at Little Brother’s preschool. It is so simple, can be easily reused, and provides a unique texture! And since it is plastic, it won’t attract pests (like rice…
DIY Sensory Table that looks like a Manger
This past summer our church adopted a new curriculum and completely (and permanently) transformed an entire wing of the church to look like Ancient Judea. It is incredible. Our small group was assigned the two and three-year old classroom…
Making Letters in Cranberry Sauce
Are you a fan of cranberry sauce with your Thanksgiving meal? I’m not…but that doesn’t mean we can’t put this seasonal favorite to good use. Lots of people have tried making letters in shaving cream, but have you tried…
Thanksgiving Sensory Tub for Preschoolers
Thanksgiving will soon be here. Whether you are looking for sensory ideas for preschool or just want a fun activity for the little ones at your Thanksgiving celebration, this Thanksgiving Sensory Tub is sure to be a hit. The…
Jiggly Goop
Guest Post by Lauren of Tutus & Tea Parties This soft and jiggly sensory goop is a great new sensory experience for your littles. They will enjoy molding this gooey texture for quite some time. I was looking…
Alphabet Squish
This Alphabet Squish activity was actually a spin-off of our Puffy Planets. Little Brother was more fascinated with the puffiness than the actual planets. Much to his brother’s utter dismay, he squashed many planets to feel the unique texture…
Outer Space Playdough
Big Brother is currently obsessed with learning about space. He has all 8 planets (plus Pluto and its moon) memorized in order and knows individual facts about each one. I honestly didn’t know most of this information until he…
Shaving Cream + Cornstarch = Fun
We tried out a new sensory experience with shaving cream and cornstarch that I originally saw on Ms. Lisa’s Musings and Mayhems (via Pinterest). The boys loved it and if we’re being completely honest…I thought it was pretty cool…
Hide-and-Seek Alphabet Puzzle
I’ve had this bean tub in our closet for over 2 years now. Big Brother used to love playing with it, and still does on occasion. Little Brother had not had a chance to play with it yet…until now…
Learning about Spatial Awareness with Boxes
Post by Contributing Writer Jennie I don’t know about you, but I LOVE doing my Christmas shopping online! When the packages arrive on my front porch I am not only excited for the contents inside, but I am just as…
Flower Patterning with Lemongrass-Scented Playdough
We had lots of fun making and playing with this playdough. And I absolutely love the fresh scent of the lemongrass essential oil (which I already had on hand from the Natural Mosquito Spray we made last year)! There…
Learning Sight Words
Guest Post by Julie of Make, Take, & Teach After your child learns the letters and sounds of the alphabet, the next step in learning to read is learning sight words. Being able to recognize sight words is…
Bible-Based Sensory Tub: Moses, the Plagues & and the Red Sea
We had some sensory fun exploring one of the Old Testament Bible stories this morning using some colored rice and random “props” to represent the ten plagues. Thanks to our Jesus Storybook Bible on CD (our absolute favorite…
Digging for Bugs in the ‘Mud’
We’re beginning a brand-new CAMPING thematic unit! The one thing that I like the least about camping is all the bugs…but they seem to be absolutely intriguing to kids. Want to encourage your child to dig for bugs in the…