Sensory food aversions, selective and picky eating from texture, flavor, smell, and appearance can be hard. Help kids overcome sensory issues with food with play, food activities, desensitization, and feeding therapy strategies from an occupational therapist. Food ideas for picky eaters, extreme picky eaters, kids with Autism, Sensory processing disorder (SPD), and neurodivergent;babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged kids, and even teens

Cloud Dough is an easy 3-ingredient no-cook playdough that kids can help make. It's wonderfully soft and pliable for hours of playdough fun.

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This visual directory of non-food sensory bin ideas for preschoolers will help teachers plan the bin filler, accessories, and learning objectives.

Kids love slime? Try making this super easy, 3 color, FIRE slime- it's a simple slime recipe that kids can make on their own and learn a little science along the way!

Does your little one love to play pretend? It seems like everytime I come around a corner, there's another set of dress-up or pretend play out of it's basket in our home! We're always using our imagination to be Dr.s, Astronauts, Construction Workers, Teachers, you name it! To make their set up more fun, I

Succulent lamb shoulder is slowly braised with onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, & hardy herbs, yielding an intensely flavorful Braised Lamb Ragu Sauce, perfectly paired with pappardelle, gnocchi, polenta, or any pasta you love! Slow cooker & Instant Pot directions provided in the Recipe Notes!

"Look inside your fridge" ist ein ansprechender und kreativer Weg um den Wortschatz zum Thema "food" zu erlernen.  Schluss mit langweiligen Vokabellisten!

Use felt to create play food apple, pumpkin, and blueberry pies! The best part is that you can actually pretend to “cook” and assemble the pie since the crust and filling are separate pieces. Janie and I have been having a blast lately creating felt play food. Well, I’ve been doing most of the creating […]

Italian Farinata Flatbread aka La Cecina Toscana is the most incredible chickpea flatbread made with just 3 basic ingredients. It's crispy and delicious on the outside with the most delicious creamy middle.

16 Free Felt Fruit Patterns to make DIY felt play food. Easy hand sewing tutorials for felt food. Stock up your kiddo's play kitchen with a bright selection of handmade felt fruit using these beginner friendly and free sewing patterns!

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Play dough is a staple material for play at our house and as we use it very often, it's much more economical to make it ourselves then to buy it. We have tried many, many different play dough recipes over the years but our favourite, and the one we always came back to was this no-cook recipe from the Imagination Tree. They have a secret ingredient they add for extra shine so be sure to check it out. We've modified the method slightly over time to make it so super easy that the kids could make it with you. With playdough this soft, silky, quick and easy to make, you'll never need to buy playdough again. Ingredients: 2 cups of plain flour ½ cup salt 2 tbsps Cream of Tartar 1½ cups of boiling water 2 tbsps oil (I use vegetable) Food Colouring (optional) Method: Add your flour, salt and Cream of Tartar to a bowl Add your oil, colouring (optional) and boiling water in a jug and then pour into your dry ingredients You will need to work quickly for this bit as you want to add the water while it is boiling hot. Please assist children with boiling water and maintain constant supervision. Stir all the ingredients until they all come together When it is mostly all combined and looks similar to the above picture, tip it onto your bench for some good kneading. You can lightly flour your bench to prevent the dough from sticking We've found that the more you knead the dough the smoother and silkier it becomes. If your dough is too sticky, just add and knead in more flour until it is a smooth consistency. Time to play! Store your playdough in a zip lock bag or air tight container to get months and months of use out of it. Details at a glance: Ingredients: 2 cups of plain flour ½ cup salt 2 tbsps Cream of Tartar 1½ cups of boiling water 2 tbsps oil (I use vegetable) Food Colouring (optional) Method: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl Combine wet ingredients and add to dry ingredients Stir together well Knead vigorously on a floured bench Play Get a handy printable version of the recipe and method by clicking on the picture below. Handy Tips: - Is your play dough too wet/sticky? Add more flour. Is it too dry/not coming together well? Add more water. Play with the recipe slightly until it works perfectly for you. - We've found the more you knead the dough, the better it goes. - As this recipe uses boiling water, please supervise children at all times. - If you allow your water to cool before adding it, your playdough will not work properly as it will not be hot enough to dissolve the salt or bring all the ingredients together properly. We get all our other ingredients ready and then we add our wet ingredients as soon as the kettle is boiled so that it is still nice and hot. - For an added sensory experience try adding different spices, essences, colours and glitter to your play dough. Each new batch can be something different and fun! Experiment and enjoy! - I have made this playdough for use in my classroom many times and have found that it can last for months and months if kept in an airtight container. It does not need to be refrigerated. (One batch that I made using extra ginger and cinnamon spice, for gingerbread play dough, lasted years!) Here are some of the fun ways we like to play with our playdough (Click on the pictures to go to the post) Look where else we are. Are you following along? :)

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With a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, these blender waffles are sure to be a favourite for lazy weekends and busy weekdays alike! Made with oats, cinnamon and maple syrup, they are such a cozy and filling breakfast.

Sensory bags are so neat, and it seems like everybody's doing them these days, but in the kids activities world, when everyone is doing it, it's usually because it's super cool! I found this list of 40 Fun Sensory Bags from Mama OT and loved so many of the sensory bag ideas on there, as well as the site in general! I decided to try the baby oil sensory bag first. REALLY NEAT results! (please do also read the caution at the bottom of this post) The How To's Just take a ziplock bag and fill it with a bunch of baby oil. Then, add some drops of food coloring. Lastly, add a bit of water. If you want the "lava lamp" looking results like we got, don't put the water in first. Make sure you add the baby oil first, and that you don't add too much water. You can also add small objects as we did. I put a few floral glass gems and a bit of glitter as well. Then, get as much of the air out of the bag as you can and close it. This will help prevent it from popping and also makes it more fun to play with. Use duct tape on the "ziplock" to help prevent leaks. The baby oil bags are cool because the baby oil causes pools of color which can be "broken up" with touch, but will form together again when they pools touch. After a whole lot of shaking and exploring I had a few dollar store Valentine's Day trinkets so I threw those in another bag with some red food coloring added to the baby oil. Simple, cheap, and fun sensory play! Caution Although sealed, the bags can still leak or break! Baby oil (or any oil) can be harmful if ingested or aspirated. Always use proper vigilance and precaution when younger children are exploring with this sensory material, and use your parental discretion when deciding if this or any activity is right for your child based on their age and developmental abilites. If you liked Baby Oil Sensory Bags, check out what else you can make and do with baby oil! (Click the title link) Cloud Dough Beautiful Science More Ways to Follow the Fun!

Hello my crafty friends! I have a really cute project for you try. 100% fat free donuts. Yum! These little cuties are so fun and easy to make and they look good enough to eat. The…

"Look inside your fridge" ist ein ansprechender und kreativer Weg um den Wortschatz zum Thema "food" zu erlernen.  Schluss mit langweiligen Vokabellisten!

Printable dramatic play labels for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Keep your pretend kitchen and food organized!

What a cool toddler science experiment! Check out the cool twist on this old classic and how to make this simple experiment into a lasting toddler activity.

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Loose parts come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. They stimulate the imagination and develop fine motor skills in kids of all ages. Set up invitations to play and see the true beauty of childhood innocence come forth while kids explore their prompts.

Learn how to make a bouncy ball using 3 simple ingredients! These DIY bouncy balls are SO COOL! It's such a great craft that also doubles as a science experiment! Kids and adults can make a homemade bouncy ball toy in just a few minutes. They're so easy to make and a whole lot of fun to play with! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. How to Make a Bouncy Ball Learn how to make a bouncy ball in less than

If you're looking for a fun and easy activity to keep those little hands occupied, this 3-ingredient Pudding Play Dough is the perfect choice.

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This fun and super easy felt project is perfect for beginner felt food makers. Adding crinkle to the egg allows it to crackle a bit while “cooking” Pair it with our easy tutorial for re…

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