Flower Planter Sensory Activity

I set up this sensory planter for my toddler today. I placed the big flower water sprinkler into a pot plant filled with riversand. I then invited her to come and plant the other little flowers. I am sure you can tell that we are trying to soak up as much of summer as we …

Playdough and Straw invitation to play

This is a wonderful fine motor activity for tots and offers them an invitation to explore. I used coloured straws cut up into quarters and a single ball of our Homemade Playdough layed out on a tray. She got busy sticking the straws into the playdough. The first time i set out this activity for …

Mixed Sensory I-Spy Bottle

Mixed Sensory i-spy Bottle I made this one a while ago, but emptied it today to change a few of the objects. I included a letter "A" this time around for my toddler as her name begins with "A". When my 6 year old was still learning her letters i put all 26 letters of …

Sensory I-Spy Bottles

I love sensory i-spy bottles. They provide the much needed interest and entertainment for a bored toddler and are especially helpful on the go. Many times they proved to spark my older kids into a game of i-spy. You will need: PVC clear bottle Fill 3/4 full with rice Add in 8-10 miniatures (try different …

Dinosaur Sensory Bin inc. Pasta

Our Dinosaur Sensory Bin is always a hit when i take it out. I pack it away after each play - totally out of sight so when i do take it out everyone wants to play. I coloured some fusili pasta for the ground. I used two colours of green. Dissolve food colour in some …

Cloud Dough – Yellow

Today we made this beautiful fluffy yellow cloud dough. It is thee easiest recipe and whips up in no time providing a wonderful sensory experience. I love this activity because it combines 2 textures in one. A smooth powdery dough which can then be crumbled. The recipe: 4 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup cooking …