small hands, big discoveries
I’m so glad you stopped by! This is my little corner of the internet where I share fun ideas through sensory, play and just plain fun for tots and children! I am a grandmother of two and have also cared for many children pre-grammy and currently! Once my granddaughter was born, I purchased a monthly themed sensory subscription and she absolutely loved it. I decided at that moment to begin making my own fun sensory themes. Since posting some of my ideas on social media, I have overwhelming requests to share what product is used, etc. and I simply have been spending way too much time answering questions – and copying and pasting links, hence, the beginning of this fun new blog! I might even sprinkle in a few themed party ideas here and there. So, grab your favorite drink, settle in and look around for a bit. I hope to inspire, inform and keep you coming back!
I don’t know where you are, but here in Wisconsin, it’s been truly frozen for what feels like weeks. With icy mornings and frosty afternoons, January gave us plenty of winter inspiration. Since we’ve also been learning all about the seasons this month, it felt only right to embrace the chill and end January with…
Read More!You’re never too old for Sesame Street! When I was a preschooler, it was everything. Long before cable, streaming, or even Elmo, those bright characters felt like part of our family. I can still see it: my mom setting up our little table, PB&J sandwiches cut into perfect fours, my brother and I watching wide-eyed…
Read More!We made a mess, but had a great time doing it! They didn’t want to quit making their potions this morning. So much creepy fun! This week, we added potions to our Halloween sensory play! The kids measured, poured, and mixed their own spooky brews. We made a mess, but had a great time doing…
Read More!Here’s a fun Halloween-themed sensory table I set up recently that was a big hit with the group. I called it Pick Your Poison, and the setup gave kids a chance to explore all kinds of spooky textures and pretend play, while staying lighthearted and silly. The table included things like “zombie fingers,” glow-in-the-dark eyeballs,…
Read More!Our first week back into the new school season started with the super fun book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, written by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault; illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Everyone loves this book, including myself, so I had to include a CCBB sensory table! So many activities are included with this one! There…
Read More!We brought the beach indoors with this bright and breezy sensory bin! Filled with sand, water (fake), seashells, ocean treasures, pails and shovels, it’s the perfect way to dig, pour and explore! This bin sparks imaginative play while capturing all the sunny fun of a day at the seashore – without the need of sunscreen!…
Read More!Get ready to ruffle some feathers! This sensory bin is all about pink playful fun! Inspired by the bright and beautiful flamingo, this bin is filled with soft textures, shiny accents, and plenty of opportunities for little hands to scoop, pour and pretend. Think tropical flowers, mini flamingos, and pretty much anything pretty in pink!…
Read More!If there’s one thing we know about the Very Hungry Caterpillar, is that he LOVES to munch, crunch and nibble his way through just about everything! Inspired by Eric Carle’s colorful classic, this sensory bin invites little hands to explore, pretend, and play along with the story. I filled our bin with bright food-themed pieces,…
Read More!There’s something magical about a lemonade stand – the bright yellows, the sweet smell, and the joy of serving up something made “all by yourself”. Why not bring the magic indoors with a lemonade stand sensory bin? It’s a perfect summer themed activity that combines pretend play, fine motor skills, and sensory exploration! Why do…
Read More!I had so much fun creating this construction sensory bin. I had so many ideas going through my brain that I really had to stop and come down to earth and decide on just a few of my ideas. I knew the kids were going to go nuts (and bolts) over this one…from filling all…
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