Flour Sifter
We have a make-shift sensory tub that often makes its way into the middle of our kitchen where we conduct experiments, make “cakes and pies,” and mess around with the feel of stuff. Some of the things we’ve filled it…
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Simple Balloon Yo-Yo
This springy balloon yo-yo is fun to play with, easy to make, and can be created with things that you may already have in the cupboard. It can also teach children a nice lesson in resourcefulness, helping them understand that toys can…
Art Dice
I’ve been saving these wooden cubes for the just the right project, and it recently occurred to me that they could be repurposed into Art Dice: a fun tool for creating some randomly generated art. Every flip of a dice…
Funnel Painting
To make this happen, we used: A curtain rod String Funnel Large sheets of paper Paint Tape Chairs to suspend the swinging funnel My daughter helped me tape a big sheet of paper to the floor. We noticed that it…
The Butter Experiment
Last week we made butter! I have friends who made this fine food back in their grade school/scouting/summer camp days, but I haven’t had this pleasure until now. As such, this was much an experiment for me as it was…
Jell-o Excavation | Jello Sensory Play for Kids
Try jello sensory play for a fun and engaging sensory experience for toddlers and preschoolers. The basic ingredients are shared below, and yes, this experience can be set up with gelatin-free products! Details below. Supplies: Jello Sensory Play affiliate links>> Knox Gelatine…