Tag: toddler

Camping Sensory Bin

Camping Sensory Bin

Quick, small world camping theme set up based on the book “A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee” by Chris Van Dusen. What you need: Bin Kinetic Sand (or regular play sand) Rocks, pebbles, etc Shredded paper filler (blue to symbolize water) Small toys, figurines, etc. […]

Gardening Sensory Bin

Gardening Sensory Bin

 A perfect garden sensory bin for those little ones that love to play in the dirt! Quick and simple set up with minimal preparation required. What you need: Bin Uncooked black beans (or use real dirt!) Bug figurines Artificial (or real) flowers Gardening kit playset […]

Spring Themed Activities

Spring Themed Activities

Garden Sensory Bin Spring is in the air and what better way of welcoming the start of this sunny and bright season than with a few spring themed activities! Let’s start off with this fun (and simple) garden sensory bin:   What you need: Bin […]

The Importance Of Sensory Bins

The Importance Of Sensory Bins

“Play is the highest form of research.” — Albert Einstein   I first started doing sensory bins when my daughter was around two years old. I initially began researching ways to keep her learning and entertained at home but I wasn’t too familiar with sensory […]

Sponge Shapes

Sponge Shapes

This is another super simple and cheap activity for toddlers! What you need: Buy a pack of colorful sponges (Dollar store) and have fun cutting out shapes for your toddler to paint with. I thought it would take me longer to cut out the shapes but […]

Keeping My Toddler From Writing On The Walls

Keeping My Toddler From Writing On The Walls

I’ve had great success in keeping my toddler from writing on the walls with this wall art idea. I found these giant coloring pages at Target for $5.99 and decided to pick a wall in my house to tape the pages on. I tried to […]

Rainbow Fish Paper Plate Craft

Rainbow Fish Paper Plate Craft

I first did this activity when my daughter was 2 years old and she loved it! It is a great activity for keeping your little one busy and doesn’t take too many supplies or preparation.   What you need: Paper plates Coloured Paper Scissors Glue […]