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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

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

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