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
Leprechaun Dough: How to Make Two-Ingredient Cloud Dough Recipe
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make cloud dough and how to store it for continued use. Are you curious about play dough and...
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
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 Make Taste-Safe, Edible Play Dough
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make edible play dough and the why taste-safe options are important. If you are looking for a...
Jan 18, 2025
How to Make Valentine's Day Slime: Recipe Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make Valentine's Day Slime and the benefits of exploring activities this. Head to our Instagram...
Jan 15, 2025
SIX Valentine's Day Sensory Bins for Kids and The Benefits of Sensory Play
In this BLOG post I will share six different festive sensory bins for Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day then...
Jan 14, 2025
