STEM

The Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick's Day Sensory Play: Eleven Sensory Play Recipes for March

In this BLOG post I will share eleven different sensory play recipes. If you are looking to add some festive fun into your days this BLOG post is for you! I have listed all of our favorite sensory set-ups for you to try. They are engaging, fun and work on SO many skills while they play. Try one or try them all. They are perfect for March or all year round! You get to decide what is safe and manageable in your home. Always monitor young children. Homemade Rainbow Play Dough

Mar 7

ShamROCKS: A Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Activity for Toddlers

If you’re looking for a simple St. Patrick’s Day sensory activity for toddlers , this one is pure gold. Meet ShamROCKS — fizzy green “rocks” with a hidden plastic coin inside that your toddler gets to discover by making them bubble and fizz with white vinegar. I LOVE creating fun names for activities, it brings the fun all together! It’s hands-on. It’s exciting. It supports early learning. And yes… it’s easy to set up. Plus, I created a FREE printable poem to go along wit

Feb 28

How to Make DIY Dinosaur Fossils: Homemade Fossils for Sensory Play

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make homemade dinosaur fossils for kids, to use for learning and play. A Simple Sensory Play Activity That Turns Into a Learning Adventure If your toddler or preschooler loves dinosaurs, this simple DIY dinosaur fossil activity is the perfect hands-on play invitation. With just flour, salt, and water , you can create homemade fossils that bake in the oven and turn into a fun tool for sensory play, fine motor development, and early le

Feb 11

Dancing Bells STEM Experiment for Kids

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to set-up the dancing bells STEM activity. This experiment will WOW your kids Every. Single. Time. It's Science, its sensory play and it's a little bit of magic right before your eyes! Children are wired to wonder and this experiment will set their sweet brains into motion. When they watch bells rise and fall, they’re learning to ask questions, make predictions, and stay engaged with the world around them. Why STEM play? STEM doesn’t hav

Dec 4, 2025

Puffy Paint Snowman Craft Tutorial: How to Make Snowman Puffy Paint

Winter is the perfect season to bring out cozy crafts and snowman puffy paint is a favorite that combines art, sensory play, and a little bit of science. This simple activity is easy to set up, budget-friendly, and a big hit with kids of all ages. My 3-year-old loves it as much as my 10-year-old! It only requires TWO ingredients, and it is a perfect for recipe for kids to create independently. It can also be differentiated in SO many ways. What is puffy paint? Puffy paint

Nov 7, 2025