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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

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

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

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

Rainbow Oobleck

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make 'Rainbow Oobleck', share my best messy-play tips & explain the benefits of this type of exploration! 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 Oobleck is SO. MUCH. FUN. It is a great messy-play activity that c

Jun 4, 2024

How to Make Rainbow Spaghetti for Sensory Play

In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make rainbow spaghetti for sensory, the benefits of activities like this and storage tips. 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

Oct 4, 2023