Rainbow Play Dough Tutorial
In this blog post I will teach you how to make this fun + festive rainbow play dough! When I was 18 I started working in a HeadStart Pre-School classroom. It was there that I fell in love with teaching, learned to be resourceful with materials and found my passion for sensory play. For over 20 years I have advocated for sensory play in the classroom and at a home as a way to incorporate and strengthen early childhood skills into your day. Play dough strengthens fine motors sk
Mar 3, 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
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
