Beet paint! Ice Painting is an amazing sensory activity for babies, toddlers and even older kids. It is especially fun to use materials found in nature for our sensory play. Since my boys loved our turmeric ice paint recipe so much I searched my cabinets for something else I could make a pigment out of….
My sons Silas and River absolutely loved this activity. We started the morning off with a walk and collected whatever weeds, leaves and flowers we could find. Then we brought them home and got to printing! The boys enjoyed the sensory experience of smelling the different foliage, and feeling the different textures. My son’s are…
These laminated leaves couldn’t be easier to make, and they last forever! We made these over a year ago and they are still going strong. This light board is a budget friendly option, which usually goes for less than $20 as compared to traditional light boxes which can cost hundreds. Make sure your leaves are…
We made these beautiful suncatchers to celebrate Autumn Solstice. They are made out of round coffee filters. We used the template provided here https://www.funathomewithkids.com/2014/08/fall-window-art-leaf-suncatchers-free.html. I had already made a madder dye bath, so that’s what we used to color these. We used a dropper tool, which helps with fine motor skills. We mixed the madder…
The boys enjoyed this way more than I was expecting! It was very simple to make so it is becoming a staple in our home. I mixed turmeric in a glass of water and then poured the mixture into an ice tray. I also added a few marigold petals on top for a little texture…
Sensory Play Play Dough is a great sensory tool. It can be squished, squeeze and rolled. Apart from it’s tactile properties, it can also be scented to provide an olfactory sensory experience. Fine Motor Skills Playing with Play Dough strengthens the wrists, hands and arms. Pinching, rolling, poking and squeezing strengthens the fingers which will…