Three-Ingredient Sensory Bin: How to Make Bubble Foam
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make bubble foam, the benefits of sensory play and simple clean-up tips. Bubble foam is SO MUCH...
May 2, 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
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
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
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
