Six Ways to Use Shaving Cream for Learning + Play
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to use shaving cream for learning and play. Shaving cream is a great sensory material. It’s soft,...
Apr 23, 2025
Space-Themed Play Dough: How to Make Homemade Play Dough at Home
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make homemade play dough and share the benefits of sensory play. Our homemade play dough is...
Apr 19, 2025
Spring Planting Sensory Bin: Pretend Dirt Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will share the recipe for pretend dirt Moon Sand, storage and safety tips. If you’re looking for a fun and festive...
Apr 10, 2025
Festive Messy Play: How to Make Oobleck
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make Oobleck and the benefits of messy play! Your kids will LOVE exploring Science concepts...
Apr 5, 2025
Space-Themed Sensory Activity: How to Make Fizzy Moon Rocks
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make fizzy moon rocks and share the benefits of STEM play for kids. Your space enthusiast is...
Mar 30, 2025
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 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
