The Ultimate Guide to St. Patrick's Day Sensory Play: Sensory Play Recipes for March
In this BLOG post I will share ten different sensory play recipes. If you are looking to add some festive fun into your days this BLOG post is for you! I have listed all of our favorite sensory set-ups for you to try. They are engaging, fun and work on SO many skills while they play. Try one or try them all. They are perfect for March or all year round! You get to decide what is safe and manageable in your home. Always monitor young children. Homemade Rainbow Play Dough : M
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ShamROCKS: A Fizzy St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Activity for Toddlers
If you’re looking for a simple St. Patrick’s Day sensory activity for toddlers , this one is pure gold. Meet ShamROCKS — fizzy green “rocks” with a hidden plastic coin inside that your toddler gets to discover by making them bubble and fizz with white vinegar. I LOVE creating fun names for activities, it brings the fun all together! It’s hands-on. It’s exciting. It supports early learning. And yes… it’s easy to set up. Plus, I created a FREE printable poem to go along wit
Feb 28
Rainbow Sun Catcher Wings Tutorial
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make rainbow sun catcher wings. 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 If you love to DIY and create joyful moments, this is for you!! Sun catchers are so incredibly magical. They use recycled materials: don’t
Mar 11, 2025
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
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
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
