Entertaining a baby/toddler is hard work! Anyone that thought a baby will calmly sit next to you and be content is quickly surprised how adventurous they can get once they are sitting, moving, and putting everything in their mouth. Let your baby discover the world around them safely by using Montessori baby treasure baskets. Treasure baskets contain …
Creating cost affordable and easy to setup sensory bins is one of my goals both at home and during my sensory classes. Try these sensory bin ideas and get inspired. When kids have a short attention span it is frustrating to spend a lot of time and money creating sensory bins. Luckily for you, I …
July is my favorite month of the year. Schools have been over for a bit, and summer activities are in full swing! Let’s celebrate the 4th of July with a colorful-edible-safe sensory bin. As a sensory teacher, I’m always creating activities that can be played by kids of all ages. Especially those babies and young …
Setting up sensory bins at home can seem overwhelming if you don’t know what to look for or where to start! Today, together we are going to be recreating a farm sensory bin like this one below. Did you use to watch that show in TLC where they would take a celebrity outfit and recreate …
Create a St Patrick’s Sensory bin that focuses on counting. This sensory bin is great for toddlers and preschoolers that are learning to count and recognize numbers. Work on fine motor skills while feeding the leprechaun using a spoon and practice one on one counting when matching the objects of the card with each item. …
Sensory play is very beneficial for development. During the ages 0-5 kids learn through play, therefore sensory play bins are a great way to combine both learning and playing. Let’s talk about they whys and the how’s of implementing homemade sensory bins at home. Sensory bins are easy to set up, all you need is: …
My son and I love rubber duckies! I introduced sensory play ideas when he was a baby and it quickly became something we did every afternoon (outside). I’m a total believer in letting kids explore and get messy! and I encourage you to do it at home too! Rubber duckies are not only for bath …
A great way to entertain toddlers is with a cereal sensory play bin. It’s a great way to practice pouring and scooping. A vital skill later on used to serve their own milk without making a spill.