

Christmas Kids Arts and Crafts: How to Make Homemade Puffy Paint
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make puffy paint. This is such a fun and engaging holiday craft! Kids of all ages love it (adults too!) and it’s super simple to throw together! Painting is such a fun and relaxing activity for kids (and adults) and it can be differentiated in so many unique ways. Puffy paint takes the joy of creating to the next level! It’s colorful. It’s textured. It’s unlike any craft experience you’ve had before! The best part…you only need THREE
Nov 11


TWO Fun + Festive Handprint Crafts for Thanksgiving
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make two of the cutest handprint crafts for Thanksgiving! There is nothing as sweet and nostalgic as a handprint craft. Looking back year after year at how small their hands used to be...it makes me smile and tear up at the same time! Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate creativity, gratitude, and togetherness and what better way to do that than with a festive turkey handprint craft? These adorable DIY crafts are easy, festiv
Nov 10


FIVE fun and festive Thanksgiving Crafts using Feathers
In this BLOG post I will teach you five fun and festive activity ideas using craft feathers. We love a simple and fun activity, especially during the holidays! Fall is a perfect time to bust out those craft feathers and create! These activities are not only engaging, but they are 10/10 for strengthening motor skills! Try them today and be sure to tag @aplayfilledlife when you do! Are you looking for turkey craft ideas? Check out our BLOG post- it has 25 different ideas for yo
Nov 9


The Ultimate Guide of Turkey Crafts for Thanksgiving
In this BLOG post I will show you twelve different ways to craft a turkey! Perfect for home, school or the kids table on Thanksgiving Day! What Thanksgiving is complete with a cute turkey craft?! Whether you are looking for something simple, quick or mess-free, we have a little something for everyone. Don't forget to download the FREE printables to help get your crafting off to a stress-free start! Tag us @aplayfilledlife on Instagram or Facebook if you try them, we love to
Nov 6


FIVE Craft and Sensory Stations for a Halloween-themed Party
In this BLOG post I will teach you five fun and engaging sensory stations that you can do for a Halloween-themed party. If you are hosting a playdate, a class party or just looking for a few new ideas, this blog post is for you! The activities are fun, engaging and lend themselves perfectly to the Halloween season. They will keep kids creating, crafting and collaborating! But first, how cute is this sign that my daughters and I made?! We used butcher paper and acrylic paint
Oct 13


Fizzy Pumpkins: A STEM-Powered Halloween Sensory Activity for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make these fun and festive fizzy pumpkins! Halloween is the perfect time to mix a little...
Oct 7


Cool + Colorful Fun: Frozen Neon Pom-Pom Sensory Play for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this fun frozen activity. Looking for a fresh, vibrant way to keep little hands busy while...
Jun 16


Ocean-Themed Sensory Play: How to Make Ocean Sand
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this ocean-themed sensory bin and share the benefits of sensory play. This recipe is a fun...
May 28


Melted Ice Cream Sensory Play Idea: How to Make Oobleck
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make ice cream-themed Oobleck and share the benefits of sensory play. This is such a fun and...
May 28


Using Salt for Sensory Play and Writing Skills Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to dye salt for sensory play and the benefits of using a salt tray for writing. Head to our...
May 16











