Halloween Calm Down Bottles Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make calm down bottles and the benefits of using them at home. Head to our Instagram page to see more ways to practice self-regulation strategies 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 What is a Calm Down Bottle? A calm down bottle is my favorite tool to keep in my t
Oct 20, 2025
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
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
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
How to Make Play Dough- Recipe Tutorial
In this BLOG post I am going to teach you how to make this amazing play dough! I try really hard not to play favorites but this recipe is...
Jan 10, 2025
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bottle Tutorial for Kids
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make calm down bottles and the benefits of using them at home. Head to our Instagram page to...
Jan 7, 2025
Kids Sensory + Science Activity for Valentine's Day: Candy Heart 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 during Valentine's Day with this fun and festive sensory bin. It is MESSY, but What is Oobleck? Oobleck is SO. MUCH. FUN. It is a great messy-play activity that can be done at home, outdoors, in the classroom or in a therapy space. While children explore Oobleck, they are not only gaining the benefits of sensory play, but they are also explori
Jan 7, 2025
LOVE Letters Valentine’s Day Sensory Bin
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to dye alphabet pasta, the benefits of sensory play and ways to extend your learning. Head to our...
Jan 6, 2025
The Benefits of Messy Play
In this BLOG post I will explain what messy play is and the benefits it offers. Messy play is allowing a child (or adult) the freedom to...
Jan 4, 2025
Frozen Snowflakes: Winter-themed Sensory Play
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make frozen snowflakes! What is a Frozen Fizzy activity? Frozen fizzy activities are so much...
Jan 2, 2025
