We started Day 3 of Creation by talking about what God had made on Day 1 and Day 2. I brought out the sensory bottles as we talked about each day, and then I introduced our Day 3 sensory bottle. To make this bottle, I followed the directions from “My Little 3 and Me” blog post. […]
Looking for fun sensory play for your little one? How about a camping theme? Check out this easy DIY Sensory Play Campsite - perfect with LEGO Minifigures!
This Sensory Crocodile Swamp makes for a great Tuff Tray Sensory Play Activity that you can throw together in a matter of minutes but can provide hours of fun for little ones! It looks super realistic and is really going to spark your toddlers imagination! Sensory Crocodile Swamp Made Easy For Small World Tuff Tray Tuff Tray Sensory Play: Sensory Crocoldile Swamp
Learn about Meemzy Magics no mess sensory kits, designed to encourage little ones to explore with out turning your home upside down.
I am such a fan of simple play that ignites the senses! One of my favourite ways to do this is through small world trays! They are SO incredibly easy to set up using things you probably already have in your cupboard so they needn’t be expensive either! Today I’d like to share some tips […]
Explore Meemzy Magic's guide to sensory play so you and your little one can embark on an exciting journey of discovery and learning together!
There’s something magical about theme-based learning! When a child discovers something they want to learn more about, thematic learning allows us as the parents or educators to dive deep on that topic with them, investigating and exploring as we go. When our little boy was younger, he became quite fascinated by construction vehicles. He had […]
🌟 Unlocking Wonders with Sensory Play: Why it's Crucial for 3-5 Year-Olds! 🎨🤖Hello, parents and caregivers! 🤗 Today, let's dive into the captivating world of sensory play and uncover why it's an...
Check out our out of this world, eco-friendly sensory kit! This space sensory kit will have your little one/s exploring the planets, astronauts and stars. This is a great way to introduce your children to big topics such as the solar system or travelling into space. These big topics are often better explained to children through play. This eco-friendly sensory kit uses minimal plastic and includes: 11 wooden planet disks (solar system planets, Pluto and the moon) wooden multi-coloured stars 4 x space figurines (these can vary but will include a combination of astronauts and space ships) Glitter pom poms to represent comets and/or asteroids Purple and silver chickpea sensory base bucket and spade WARNING: Our sensory kits contain small parts which can be a choking hazard. Our kits are not recommended for children under 3 years old. Children of all ages should be supervised at all times during play.
If you have a toddler then you need to make rainbow rice! It’s so fun and colorful and an easy way to add to your child’s sensory play. There are many ‘how to make’ versions but our favorite is just two ingredients: rice + paint. No vinegar, no baking. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. As a
Learning letter is a huge part of a toddlers development and this week we learned about the letter E with some fun activities for my little toddler. We started off with our Letter E tin, which he …
5 DIY sensory activities you can do NOW while you wait for your kit to arrive! Your little ones will be happily playing in no time!
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FREE printable 5 senses puppets for kids to color in! Learn about smell, sight, touch, taste, & hearing. Great for toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten.
We started our Sunday School Creation: Day 2 – God made the Sky lesson by revising the previous lesson. “After God made the light, God looked out over the world and there was water E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E!” I told my kiddos. “I don’t know about you, but I’m not a good swimmer at all.” I asked my little dears […]
Find simple baby play ideas for your 7 month old! Sensory play is an easy way to play and learn with your babies! Includes ideas for sensory play, edible play ideas and painting activities for your baby!
Encourage baby sitting practice with this engaging sensory activity. It's easy to set up and something that you and baby can play with again and again.
Moo! Baaaa! Neigh! Your little one will have so much run imagining a scene on the farm with this super cute Small World Sensory Kit. The sensory rice it a lovely feeling as it runs through your hands and makes a wonderful tinkling noise as you scoop it up and tip it back in. Spark an interest in Animals and how farming works. Use our inspiration sheets for ideas and learning opportunities including counting, matching and more. Keep your child engaged and immersed in learning for hours on end. Sensory kits are the perfect way to encourage and inspire creative and hands-on tactile play, develop fine motor skills, cognition skills as well as social and emotional skills when shared with others. They are also a great calming tool and can be used as a quiet, independent activity. Our sensory kits are themed and regularly updated and rotated so you will never run out of new worlds and topics to discover. We are environmentally conscious at The Playful Collective and our sensory kits can be purchased with or without plastic tubs, enabling you to reuse your tubs from past purchases if you would prefer. Inclusions: Container with lid (see option to purchase kit contents only) Sensory base - Sensory rice in earth, field and coast Tube of Farm Animals Wood and branches Natural elements including rocks and hay (hemp) Little wooden bees Wooden scoop Laminated activity sheets Whiteboard marker All of our sensory kits enable creative play with minimal mess and bother - simply clip the lid back on when you are finished and store until next time! This kit is designed for a recommended age group of 3-8 years old. Water beads and small parts are not to be put in mouth as they are a choking hazard. Instructions for the safe handling of water beads will be provided. All sensory kits are lovingly made to order and will be shipped 2-3 business days after ordering. Please note that inclusions are assorted and due to product availability some slight variations from pictures provided may occur from time to time. Tub included is NOT the IKEA Flisat tub.
Incorporating sensory bottles into your child's daily routine is a simple yet powerful way to improve their regulation and sense of calm. By understanding the calming and soothing benefits of sensory bottles and the science
How I use the IKEA FLISAT children's table as a sensory table for toddlers and preschoolers! Easy ideas for sensory play and imaginative play!
Unleash your little one’s creativity with our Rainbow/Color Sorting Sensory Bin. This is a vibrant and exciting sensory play experience that encourages children to explore their creativity and imagination. One of the major benefits of this sensory bin is that children will be able to engage in color sorting. This is an activity that develops their cognitive skills, hand eye coordination, and fine motor skills. This bin is perfect for both individual or group play and provides hours of imaginative playtime. Each bin contains rainbow rice (2 lbs.), 6 cupcake liners, 2 wooden tools, an assortment of animals/insects, and other loose parts. (add-ins will vary with each bin). Warning: CHOKING HAZARD, small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
New at Maternzen: our sensory bags for new sensations more focused on the sense of touch. Here is our Little Duck liquid bag model that adds to our sensory games themed around the animal world and nature. It is made with water, glitter gel, organic oil, food coloring, twigs, flowers and with its 2 ducklings of course. Meanwhile, the sensory bottles are more focused on the action of shaking, the sense of sight and hearing, with the sensory bags we give a boost to the stimulation of the sense of touch: manipulating the bag, feeling the shapes with your fingers, the textures of the elements that compose it and move them. The sensory bag is a relaxing activity that allows you to exercise hand-eye coordination, gross and fine motor skills, as well as your observation and exploration skills of diverse, playful and very fun content. A new universe to develop the curiosity and imagination of babies and young children. As a sensory activity that stimulates various spheres of child development, sensory bags fit perfectly with the Montessori philosophy. Our sensory bags are made with solid plastic bags to contain food. They are free of BPA and phthalates. They are perfectly sealed with a sealing machine. The child will be able to enjoy them without any risk of breakage. Approximate size of our Dino sensory bag: 15x15cm In accordance with CE standards and labeling on artisanal items regarding instructions for use, safety and materials used. Delivered with a complete sheet on instructions for use, safety and contact with my company. Always use under adult supervision.
As an early years educator and mother to three little people myself, I’m a very big advocate for Sensory Play! As children play, they explore the world around them and build a solid foundation of scientific understanding which will grow with them through their schooling years. Today I’d like to share five simple sensory play […]
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Alright. I’m just going to admit it. I’m obsessed with our train table! One of my most popular blogs over the years has been my Kmart Table Hack, so I thought it was time to share all of the wonderful things you can do with it! Many years ago on Lilly’s first birthday, my mum […]
I'm very honored to be a member of the Multicultural Kid Blogs. Together with 15 of our member blogs we are hosting the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. See details below for the chance to win prizes, and participate in our celebration. Also, through out this month I will have a special series called: "Discovering Our Taíno Ancestry." This is the first installment of our series. We will be celebrating our Hispanic heritage, and teaching little one about his Taíno ancestry. This past summer we visited Puerto Rico. However, this visit was unlike any other it was our son's first "real" Spanish immersion trip, and I was also on a quest to teach our son about his Taíno heritage. We had the opportunity to see "La Cara del Indio" it's a rock sculpture of a Taíno indian located in the entrance of the town of Isabela and El Tunel de Guajataca. This impressive sculpture pays homage to the Cacique Mabodamaca who was a heroic chieftain from the 16th century who protected his people, and way of life from the European invaders. This sculpture is visible from the main road, and a vivid reminder of every Puerto Rican's Taíno heritage. Taíno rock sculpture of Cacique Mabodamaca. Picture taken during our visit during the summer. La Cara del Indio. Rock sculpture of the Chieftain Mabodamaca. This picture was taken years ago when it was first sculpted. Between 2001 or 2002. Once home I focused on doing fun learning activities about the Taínos with little man. We read the book, On this Beautiful Island. We also referenced the activity book Habláme de Puerto Rico. We practiced key words in Spanish: Taíno: native indigenous inhabitants descendants of the Arawaks Cemí: three pointed stone that was the physical representation of Taíno deities (gods) Borikén: Taíno name of Puerto Rico Coquí: Small tree frog native to Puerto Rico We also created a mini-sensory small village called yucayeque with bohíos, and a batey. The batey was a special plaza surrounded by stones with petroglyphs in which the Taínos celebrated their ceremonies and played the game bato with a ball made out of roots, herbs, and tree gum, and the areytos, a celebration of big events with music, dance, and story telling. For the mini-sensory village. We used rocks with petroglyphs that litle one made, and I had purchased in Puerto Rico Taíno figurines, and cemíes. Little one also made some bohíos, and we cut some greenery from the yard. Little one also learned about the Taínos different social classes, and how they were divided. The nitaínos were the noble class, and this is where the chiefs or caciques came from. The cacique wore a guanín (a gold medal around his neck) as a symbol of his status. The bohíques were the priest, wise men, and doctors. The naborias were the lower class. They were the farmers, and fishermen. La Cueva del Indio, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of my niece's mom Neyda Soto. Shortly after our trip, a dear friend of mine posted the following video on Facebook. She was very kind to let me post it here. It's a reenactment of a Taíno calling out to the goddess of the wind in La Cueva del Indio in Arecibo. Very impressive, and my son enjoyed watching it. Since he did ask to play over, and over again. Hopefully, on our next trip to Puerto Rico little man will be older, and we'll be able to visit la Cueva del Indio. It's a rocky and not very comfortable walk. In our upcoming installments of "Discovering Our Taíno Ancestry" we will learn about the cemí, the coquí the unofficial mascot of Puerto Rico, do-it-yourself petroglyphs, and more! This post was part of the 2nd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop. Welcome to the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Blog Hop, hosted this year by Multicultural Kid Blogs and 15 of our member blogs! Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 every year, "celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America" (from HispanicHeritageMonth.gov) Be sure to visit all of the participating blogs (listed below) and follow our related Pinterest boards: Teaching Spanish North America Central America & The Caribbean South America Day of the Dead
Can't you just smell the daisies now, on a warm summer day? Your little one can create and tend to their very own daisy garden in this super cute Small World Sensory Kit. Scoop up the earth into the bucket, water the garden with the mini watering can, scoop and run your hands through the lovely feeling, all-natural sensory bases of lentils and oats - non-toxic and safe for your little loves. They will delight in the buzzing bees, ladybugs and the tiny gardener with her very own garden hat. Wrap the vines around the fences to create a rustic look, and pot your very own flower plant with the terracotta pot and seeds included. Keep your child engaged and immersed in learning for hours on end. Sensory kits are the perfect way to encourage and inspire creative and hands-on tactile play, develop fine motor skills, cognition skills as well as social and emotional skills when shared with others. They are also a great calming tool and can be used as a quiet, independent activity. Our sensory kits are themed and regularly updated and rotated so you will never run out of new worlds and topics to discover. We are environmentally conscious at The Playful Collective and our sensory kits can be purchased with or without plastic tubs, enabling you to reuse your tubs from past purchases if you would prefer. Inclusions: Sensory base - Sensory rice in earth, field and coast Daisies, ladybugs and bees Wood, tree trunks, fences, vines Sensory base of oats and beans Terracotta pot, bucket and watering can Wooden person with hat Wooden Butterfly and Toadstool Wooden scoop All of our sensory kits enable creative play with minimal mess and bother - simply clip the lid back on when you are finished and store until next time! (if purchased with a container). This kit is designed for a recommended age group of 3-8 years old. Lentils, while a non-toxic food ingredient, pose a choking hazard to little ones. All sensory kits are lovingly made to order and will be shipped 2-3 business days after ordering. Please note that inclusions are assorted and due to product availability some slight variations from pictures provided may occur from time to time. Tub included is NOT the IKEA Flisat tub.
Alright. I’m just going to admit it. I’m obsessed with our train table! One of my most popular blogs over the years has been my Kmart Table Hack, so I thought it was time to share all of the wonderful things you can do with it! Many years ago on Lilly’s first birthday, my mum […]
We started Day 3 of Creation by talking about what God had made on Day 1 and Day 2. I brought out the sensory bottles as we talked about each day, and then I introduced our Day 3 sensory bottle. To make this bottle, I followed the directions from “My Little 3 and Me” blog post. […]
5 DIY sensory activities you can do NOW while you wait for your kit to arrive! Your little ones will be happily playing in no time!
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Step into a world of sensory wonder with our meticulously handmade wooden sensory play tray, expertly crafted from natural wood to blend durability with timeless charm. Measuring a spacious 40x30x5cm, this versatile tray becomes the perfect centerpiece in your child's playroom, offering an inviting canvas for limitless tactile exploration. Witness your little one's imagination soar as they immerse themselves in a sensory wonderland of sand, grains, cones, playdough, and more. Foster creativity and curiosity as they interact with diverse textures and materials, nurturing both development and joy. Discover our curated collection of complementary products and sensory ingredients, thoughtfully designed to amplify the magic of sensory play and create unforgettable moments of discovery for your child.
