Digger Dirt: Construction-themed play dough tutorial
In this BLOG post I will share the recipe for our homemade digger dirt, as well as a free construction-themed alphabet printable. Our...
Mar 28, 2025
How to dye a dry sensory base: couscous
This BLOG post will explain how to dye a dry sensory base and tips for storage and play. Before little hands hold a pencil, they should...
Mar 23, 2025
Rainbow Sensory Bin: Tutorial on How to Dye CousCous for Sensory Play
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to dye a dry sensory base, storage solutions and the benefits of sensory play. If you are looking for a fun, unique and exciting sensory bin, this is it!! Couscous is a great sensory base to explore. It's shape and texture make it engaging to your senses: it looks, sounds and feels so fun and so different than a traditional rice bin. It’s small, smooth and round. It is fun as is or you can dye it to add a colorful element in. You can ad
Mar 10, 2025
Frozen Rainbow Fun: How to Make This STEM Activity
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make these fun fizzy cubes! What is a Frozen Fizzy activity? Frozen fizzy activities are so...
Mar 2, 2025
St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin: Rainbow Chickpeas Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this fun and festive rainbow themed sensory bin! Head to our Instagram page to see more ways to learn & play at home or in the classroom! We love to see you play & share the joy of hands-on crafts & activities at home. Be sure to tag @aplayfilledlife on Instagram or Facebook if you try any of our ideas!! XO Gina Before little hands hold a pencil, they should scoop & squish & dump & pour! The more opportunities they have to explo
Feb 27, 2025
Dino Dirt Play Dough Tutorial
In this BLOG post, you will learn how to make Dino Dirt play dough, storage tips and ways to enhance your learning. Our recipe for dirt...
Feb 24, 2025
How to Strengthen Fine Motor Skills With Play Dough + Recipe Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make homemade play dough, as well as share TONS of ways to use play dough to strengthen fine...
Feb 3, 2025
How to Make Frozen Fizzy Hearts: A Valentine's Day Activity for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this fun and festive fizzy activity for kids! If you are looking for something that is a...
Jan 24, 2025
How to Make Taste-Safe, Edible Play Dough
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make edible play dough and the why taste-safe options are important. If you are looking for a...
Jan 18, 2025
Melting Marshmallows STEM Fun: How to Make a Frozen Fizzy Activity
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make this fun and frozen fizzy activity. If your kids love things that fizz and bubble, this is...
Jan 16, 2025
