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30 Spring + Easter-themed Sensory Activities + Crafts

In this BLOG post I will show you how to create 30 fun, hands-on and engaging spring activities! If you are looking for fun and festive...

Apr 16

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

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

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

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

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...

Mar 10

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...

Mar 3

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

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...

Feb 27

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

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Hi, I'm Gina!

I have over 20 years experience in education, and I am a sensory play advocate and play enthusiast.

I have a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a CAGS in Early Childhood. I am also a mom to four sweet kids!

My mission is to teach you how to incorporate simple, impactful, hands-on activities into your day.

I share sensory experiences, learning opportunities and ways to keep your kids engaged and learning through PLAY.

Join us, as together, we provide our children and students with a play-filled life.

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