Sensory Play - A MUST For A Developing Child

Developing sensory & motor skills is imperative for a growing child. Discovering new and unique ways to incorporate as many of the 5 senses during play is something that is not only fun but educational as well! 

Here are a few creative crafts & activities we suggest for little ones looking to explore! 

Enjoy!! 

xox

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From HubPages: 

I-SPY Bottle

All you need is:

1 bag of un-cooked rice

Water bottles, coke bottles, or VOSS bottles

Hot glue gun

Several small items you would like to go in your bottle (beads, charms, buttons, marbles)

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Sensory Bins - One of our FAVS!

Thanks to Growing a Jeweled Rose: 

All you need is:

Mashed potato flakes!

Food coloring to dye the mix if you want

Add water for even more fun dough-making!

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More Sensory Bin Ideas from Growing a Jeweled Rose: 

All you need is:

Cooked pasta noodles

Food coloring

Bowls or containers

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Color in a bag!

All you need is:

1 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup sugar

4 cups cold water

Food coloring

2 gallon-size ziplock bags

Duct tape

 -This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine-

Cutest Easter Egg Chickens!

Easter is coming up and I was looking for little creative ideas to do with the little ones and you just can’t go wrong with Martha Stewart’s little creatures! These are just the cutest little chickens, check out other awesome creative ideas on her webpage!

http://www.marthastewart.com/270102/egg-creatures?czone=holiday%2Feaster-center%2Feaster-crafts-and-decor&gallery=274333&slide=270102&center=276968

Passover Holiday Fun!

The Passover Holiday is right around the corner! We thought this was a fantastic way to get children into telling
the story of the Exodus by interacting with puppets they made themselves! The kids love being part of the Seder by acting out the story at the Seder table when the 10 plagues are mentioned! Check it out! Adorable!

http://www.creativejewishmom.com/2011/04/ten-plagues-passover-craft-fun-placards-for-the-seder.html%20

Music and Movement!

Found this incredible website on Music and Movement for children of all ages! They have such a wide range of songs for all types of behaviors and skills sets you wish to teach to children.They even have different tools to help set up the right environment to get children to participate and learn.

For more details go to: http://kimboed.com

Fun St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks!

Not only does this make such wonderful decorations but it's such a great way to celebrate the luck of the Irish with your children! Found this wonderful idea on We Know Stuff blog with  a step by step tutorial on how to involve your little one's in the creative process. Don't be afraid to get dirty, It's part of all the fun!  For more information go to their awesome page:

http://www.weknowstuff.us.com/we-know-stuff/2013/02/kids-craft-coffee-filter-shamrocks.html