Exploring Magnets: A Sensory Tray
This exploring magnets sensory tray was inspired by BB when he was playing with a train set. He had discovered that a magnetic pen would attach itself to the magnetic couplers on the train. He was fascinated by...
Frozen Inspired Play Dough Invitation to Play
The new Frozen 2 movie comes out this Friday! In honor of its release we have been playing with this Frozen inspired play dough invitation to play.
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Exploring Light Treasure Basket
We do love getting the light box out every now and then. BB was asking for it just the other week. This time I thought I would go a little bit further and create an exploring light treasure basket to go with it...
Chickpea Sensory Counting Tray
Over the last couple of weeks BB has suddenly started counting. He tries hard to count items correctly, sometimes he will do it perfectly, most of the time he doesn’t. Not that that matters. He is only 2 after ...
Oil and Water Play Activity
There are times when I need a quick activity that I can give to BB to keep him entertained while I either finish up dinner, or try to do something with the older 2. This oil and water play activity fit perfectl...
Water Bead Sensory Bottle
We love playing with water beads here. They are just so relaxing. I can’t wait to use them with BB, but because of the risks they pose if swallowed, we will be sticking to making a water bead sensory bottle.
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Pipette Activity for Toddlers
A couple of weeks ago I posted a finger gym activity for BB, it is still one of his favourite activities to do. He will often ask for it from the shelf. This new pipette activity is along the same lines as the ...
Zen Garden to Help Children Calm Down
EC often finds falling asleep difficult. He lies there, sometimes for hours, trying to drift off. Which, obviously, gets very frustrating for him. We have tried everything to help him. Audiobooks, massages, cal...
Exploring Patterns With Mirrors Activity
When I was based in London I would often take my charges to the Science Museum. One of our favourite places to explore was the Pattern Pod. We would have to go there as soon as it opened, in order to get some p...
Inside Out Stress Balls
It has been a really long time since we made stress balls. I think I first made some with EC and YC when they were 3 and 5! So quite a while ago. We made cat ones last time. This time BB and I made Inside Out s...
