These Rainbow Sensory Trays are an invigorating, stimulating, and creative way to engage in hands-on learning and open-ended play! Gather loose parts, tweezers, salt, shaving cream, and buttons, and you’re ready to go! Hours of fun await! Do you ever wish you had creative, hands-on, intellectually-stimulating activities for your kids right at your fingertips??? If you are a resounding YES to this oft-asked question, then look no further than these Rainbow Sensory Trays. They are everything ... continue reading...

Curious how to dye wood blocks with watercolor paint in 4 easy steps? You’re in the right place! You CAN make your own wooden Grimm’s rainbow blocks for STEAM activities and kid-friendly sensory play ideas! Step-by-step-instructions and pictures are included! {Kid-friendly} Friends, I can’t lie. We had so much fun making our DIY Grimm’s Blocks a few years ago, we couldn’t wait to create another set. This time we tested different sizes of blocks and a whole new process. Psssst…we like this ... continue reading...

If you are looking for free at-home learning resources to do with your elementary-aged children, then you are in the right place! We delved into distance learning a few weeks ago, and since then, we’ve found a few favorite free at-home learning resources you can jump into during this quarantine.  What will you find below? These resources are free, at least as of when this blog post was written. Many of them are printables. With a few exceptions, I printed these activities as ... continue reading...

If you are wondering how to make Galaxy Slime, then you’re in the right place! Even better? This Galaxy Slime recipe is straightforward and easy to adjust to your liking. Furthermore, there are several ways to create different effects. Basically, you can’t go wrong! This one’s a hit in our house! Are you looking for activities to keep kids busy during winter (or maybe a lightening-ridden downpour in spring or summer)? Because I know I am. May I also add that sensory play activities have ... continue reading...

How about a few spring-themed sensory play ideas for elementary students to do on their own or with one another? These sensory and STEM activities are great for preschoolers, too. The open-ended and self-directed nature of play means kids can explore how they want to engage with the activities and then change it up when they’re ready for something new! Friends, I do not know about you, but I love spring. Okay, actually, I love seasonal changes. But the winter-into-spring moment is ... continue reading...