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
Leprechaun Dough: How to Make Two-Ingredient Cloud Dough Recipe
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make cloud dough and how to store it for continued use. Are you curious about play dough and...
Mar 10, 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
I LOVE you SNOW Much: Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make Valentine’s Day Sensory SNOW! Whether it is cold and snowy or sunny and warm this SNOW...
Feb 8, 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
How to Make Valentine's Day Slime: Recipe Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make Valentine's Day Slime and the benefits of exploring activities this. Head to our Instagram...
Jan 15, 2025
SIX Valentine's Day Sensory Bins for Kids and The Benefits of Sensory Play
In this BLOG post I will share six different festive sensory bins for Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day then...
Jan 14, 2025
