Grinch Christmas Sensory Bin
Don’t be a grinch…be a Cindy Lou Who! Make this Grinch Christmas Sensory Bin for the favorite littles in your life! With peppermint-scented rice, this is sure to be a hit with children of all ages! One of my very…
Dirt and Worms Sensory Tub
Today is Day 12 of our 31 Days of Outdoor Activities for Toddlers. Today we got DIRTY with this Dirt and Worms Sensory Tub. I originally saw this idea for using spaghetti worms over on Learning 4…
Birdseed Mystery Number Dig
Post by Contributing Writer Amy Learning numbers is more fun when you get to dig for them! I love to use birdseed in our sand and water table outside (Yay spring!) because birdseed comes in a large bag…
Reading Sensory Bin
Post by contributing writer Kim of Life Over C’s My daughter has been very reluctant to admit that she enjoys reading. Mostly due to being a perfectionist and not wanting to admit that she needs help. Because of this we work…
Bean Sensory Tub for Toddlers
It’s Day 2 of our 31 Days of Indoor Fun for Toddlers challenge and I am recycling a very old sensory tub for Little Sister. The beans in this tub are over 4 years old and were last used for our…
18+ Sensory Tubs for Toddlers
Sensory Tubs are tons of fun, but not all are appropriate or safe for toddlers. Since toddlers are known to put things in their mouths, this definitely limits what we can use! Sensory tub contents should be edible (or taste-safe)…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Monster Sensory Tub
This was definitely our favorite sensory tub yet! Even I enjoyed digging around in it! We used water beads, which I first learned about from my friend Julie’s blog. She found the idea on Play At Home Mom. These little…
‘Are You My Mother’ Sensory Tub
After our Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Sensory Tub, I thought it would be fun to do more sensory tubs inspired by some of our favorite children’s books! The Are You My Mother? Board Book is one of Little Brother’s…
“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” Sensory Play
Big Brother’s favorite book at the moment is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. We read it at least twice a day. If you’ve ever read this book, you know how long it is…it is quite the time investment! I think the…
Who needs a water table, anyway?
My mom, in all her brilliance, came up with this great idea for keeping Little Brother occupied while still having loads of fun. It’s a cooler (or as some might call it, an ice chest). Filled with water. With cups…