These touchy-feely sensory pouches (also known as squish bags and sensory pads) are a wonderful way to explore the senses. Filled with interesting textures, sensory pouches are stimulating to look at and touch. They are also so easy to make! Making sensory pouches is a quick and inexpensive way to make an engaging and relaxing sensory activity for people living with dementia.

DIY nature sensory bottles are a great calm-down tool and science teaching aid. They also make it easy for babies and toddlers to safely investigate natural items without the risk of choking on them.

f you are looking for a simple science activity to do with the kids, then look no further! This magic milk science experiment is perfect for you! It amazes the kids every time and it is super easy to do too! Just grab a few household supplies and have a blast with magic milk!

Proprioceptive input activities throughout the day improves sensory integration, self-regulation, and also prevents inappropriate sensory seeking behaviors.

I’ve made a few sensory boards for my 2 youngest kids I made them from a cereal box,. Each one is 8cm x 6cm I’ve made 12 in total Here’s what I used: match sticks coloured paper clips macaroni feathers buttons tin foil pine nuts foil mesh glitter pompoms sequins pipe cleaners Any more ideas on what I Read more

Create some mini sensory tubs with animal habitat themes to pull out for playtime at a moments notice. Easy to store and a great way to learn about animals!

This multi-leveled sensory exploration becoming science experiment is a great entertainer as well as a playful learning experience! fizzy dough experiment

Here are over 30 oobleck activities. Oobleck is so easy to create and makes the perfect sensory material for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners!

Find out how to make your own stretchy sensory bands for fidgety kids. A great occupational therapy tool for proprioceptive input.

Welcome back for another Hands On Play Party. I am super excited to share Part 2 in my series on all things Sensory Bottles. Today I can't wait to share a resource I had a ton

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A simple add on changes your painting into a sensory experience . Paint with sound. Great art project for preschool.

It can be really hard to get my kids attention and Attention Autism has been a brilliant tool to help us work on this. If you don’t know what it is then read my post on Attention Autism first. For those of you who know what it is, I have pulled together my favourite bucket

If you feel like your sensory bin is a bit 'tired', check out these awesome {and super unique!} ideas we found around the web... Photo Source: playathomemom3.blogspot.com Play At Home Mom suggests letting your kiddos explore water beads, which start small and then expand as they start to retain the water. The effect was especially cool when paired with a light table! [Check out the selection of water beads at CrystalWaterBeads.com] Photo Source: 4herreras.blogspot.com Create a gelatin cake like this one at Time For Play. Add in some drinking straws, food coloring, and curious hands, and you've got yourself a fine experiment! Photo Source: shareandremember.blogspot.com Stacy at {Share and Remember} set out a table covered in contact paper, sticky side up, along with yarn, ribbon, pom poms and other craft materials in order to create a sticky sensory experience for her kiddos. [Pop a second sheet of contact paper over the design when finished and you'll have a fantastic piece of art for the wall!] Photo Source: wendyjanelle.blogspot.com Wendy Janelle created sensory stepping stones for her little one. These are fantastic for gross motor coordination and, of course, sensory exploration! Give your sensory stations a face-lift with one of these fabulous activities - your kiddos will love them! * * * And don't forget our recent post on the glow in the dark sensory bin!

Let your kids get creative with these process-oriented art, craft, sensory, and pretend play activities from the Weekly Kids' Co-op!

I have dreamed of setting up a build a bird nest sensory activity for Little Bee since last year. Over the year, I saved fun items for our Montessori Inspired Bird Unit and building a nest activity. Little Bee loves sensory play and this activity was a wonderful tactile experience for him. Before we built […]

Use the free printables and sand to create this simple Fossil Sensory Bin. It's a fun sensory and visual discrimination activity in one!

STEM learning made fun! 27 super easy hands-on sensory science experiments and projects for kids in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school!

Kids practice using sensory words as they match up each description with the sense that best fits. In the process, they get great writing practice, too

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Keep your kids moving when they're stuck inside with this simple dice game! Minimal materials needed so everyone gets some movement in!

Did you know that you can make play dough from shaving cream ?

Imagine that you’re about to bite into a big red crunchy apple. You are holding the fruit in your hand and bring it to your mouth. You open your mouth wide and bite down hard, but when you bite down you realize that you were actually taking a bite of a soft warm roll. This ...

Do you need a hands-on, sensory lesson to teach about kind words? You will love this! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and even older kids! Also part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids!

Sensory bins are a fantastic way to encourage hands on learning and exploration with your child! We kinda love them around here! What is a Sensory Bin? A sensory bin is a large tub or

Kids acting up during meals? Not paying attention during meals making mealtime hectic? This resource covers attention and behavior at meals.

17 Easy attention builders for Attention Autism at Home. Activities to capture the attention of those with a short attention span.

This is another 5-senses activity. We did 10 different materials, ranging from feathers to sandpaper and everything in between. We had the kids feel each piece of material and then had them glue them onto the hands. We asked the kids to describe the material and what if felt like to them. I LOVE the answers that we got from some of the kids. My own little girl, had some that made me crack up. The sandpaper felt like Poppa's face, the fake leather felt like a couch and one of them felt like her dog Brody. It was fun to hear their answers. Fabric stores are great to look for material for this project. A remnant can go a long way when your talking about 1 inch pieces. Also look at the craft supplies and hardware stores. We used sponges and Brillo pads, the possibilities are endless.

Welcome to 7th edition of 12 Months of Sensory Dough where 12 KBN Bloggers will bring you their special spin on a popular sensory dough. This month’s feature… FIZZY Dough! Our hope is to provide a resource where you can find all things Sensory

Whether your child has sensory sensitivities, struggles with fine, gross, and/or visual motor skills, or needs help with handwriting, these occupational therapy activities will not disappoint!

This week we made a mystery box. We sealed a box (taped it up) & painted it with acrylic paint. Then cut a hole in one side - large enough to put our hand in. Then covered the hole with a felt 'drape' , to deter peeking. Objects were selected to 'hide' inside. As we created the box I described to the children how it would be used. The object of this activity is to put your hand in and select an item, then describe the item without looking and before taking it from the box. It's very hard not to peek when you are 2 or 3 years old, but over all the tots did well. Next week when we use it I will toss in a chocolate Easter egg for them to find - without looking! :)

Building with sticks and playdough is a fun, inexpensive way to pass the time, develop fine motor skills, and foster creativity. My

Age-related changes can impact on the sensory systems and diminish perceptual capacities. Primary senses can be trained and strengthened with special activities to stimulate the affected senses. In this article we explore: Benefits of sensory stimulation Preparing a sensory program How to run a group sensory program Ideas for sensory materials

Check out these 12 great crafts for blind people that are sure to help stimulate the senses. These are all great activities open to interpretation.

Help the after school time with your kids go smoothly using these 80 amazing ideas!

Try out this super easy homemade flubber recipe. It only takes five minutes to prepare but will delight your kids for hours.

The newly crowned Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier from Virginia, did a chemistry demonstration for her talent. It was an elaborate version of the classic elephant toothpaste experiment. This was the first time a Miss America participant has ever won with a science experiment for their talent. Unfortunately, I have seen people criticize her talent […]

Autistic people can get overwhelmed by sensory input or strong emotions. When this happens, they often need someone to gently escort them to a quiet place so they can calm down. Here are some ways you can help an autistic person in...

The Curriculums are Rhythms. There are no formal lesson plans as such (though daily and weekly plans are included), but a variety of ideas to allow you and your child to connect. These ideas are structured into a rhythm, like so: Circle Time (story, songs and rhymes) Nature Walk Reflection Hearts and Hands (craft or …