sensorische activiteiten

Soooo...I was suppose to give you guys a tour of my house all tricked out for Christmas today. Unfortunately, this nasty weather that has stuck around since last week has made taking indoor pictures impossible! We have been almost completely overcast for the past four days, and while it makes for great snuggling it does NOT make for great photos. And I insist on the best for you guys. Because I love y'all. So while we are waiting for the sun to make a reappearance {soon please, señor sol!}…

Puffy paint is so easy to make and it's SO MUCH FUN to paint with! It has the coolest, puffy texture that really pops off the page! RELATED: String Painting Puffy Paint All you need is 3 simple ingredients - shaving cream, white glue and food colouring. And in less than 5 minutes you can make super fun, super simple diy puffy paint! Now that the girls are home for the summer, we've been on the hunt for fun and easy crafts to help fill the long summer days. And homemade puffy paint was such a…

Would like to put together a color mixing activity without all the mess that comes with it? Try shaving cream color mixing sensory bag!

These shaving cream rain clouds are a fun, easy and beautiful activity to do with kids. Watch as the "rain" falls down from the clouds!

Baby oil and food colouring in a zip lock bag

This afternoon we combined two of our favourite things here at Clare’s Little Tots – cars and drawing. The results were a beautiful masterpiece and lots of fun. This simply play activity took a few minutes to set up, costs nothing and is done using things you’ll already have around the house. What you need: Toy...

Let this dad's ingenious homemade toy serve as an inspiration for your own wallet-friendly kid creation.

One of the most important things that we can teach our preschoolers is how to self-regulate when they get too excited, anxious, or overly stimulated. A strategy that works well to help preschoolers regulate their emotions is to provide a quiet corner or nook that is stocked with "Calm Down" bottles.

Learn how to do the Sid Shuffle as your favorite Ice Age character teaches you the moves to the coolest dance craze sweeping the globe. And don't forget to s...

Make your own cardboard tube construction toy!

DIY Sensory Activity Board

With colorful baby food underneath instead of paint.

Dish Soap Silly Putty

Let’s just say that my toddler, Will, is currently a “challenge.” At not quite 1 1/2, he is more than a handful. His communication skills are “lacking,” his screaming is loud, and his aim when throwing things is remarkable. We’re working on the language skills, which I’m hoping will strengthen faster than his throwing arm....

Sensory balloons are fun to play with and so easy to make as well. Awesome filled texture balls that you can make for home, school or even as a stress ball for work. They are surprisingly tough and can take a good squeeze. For more awesome sensory play ideas check out our huge resource list of ideas. Sensory Balloons for Textured Activities Sensory Play What are Tactile Sensory Activities? Tactile activities are all about touch! Wet or dry, cold or hot, vibrations and sensations. It can go…