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It’s no secret we love to explore painting and movement. My little sensory seeker still talks about our messy bouncy ball art and rhythmic pom-pom drumstick painting activities. For an easy C…

Remember color by number as a kid? It was my go-to activity, so we’ve recreated it using tissue paper and mathematics. In the past, we’ve done turkey tissue paper by number and h…

Incorporating kids books about bullying can help children learn the warning signs of bullying and encourage them to discuss their feelings and experiences with others. The effects of bullying can be serious and affect kids sense of safety and self-worth. Teaching children the simple act of kindness and encouraging others to do the same, goes a long way. Many…

Children with sensory processing disorder are constantly in search of ways to regulate their nervous systems and organize input coming from the environment. There are varying levels of processing d…

There are many ways babies learn to communicate with the world around them. While in the womb, babies kick, move, and let you know just how they’re feeling. Ever get a jab to the rib cage?!…

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We love to explore the process of painting using creative techniques. One of our favorite art projects in the past was creating a simple sensory painting using carpet squares. We thought the same …

Thanksgiving is a great time of year for fun, easy kids crafts. Here are 95+ Thanksgiving crafts and activities for kids to enjoy. With the holiday fast approaching, we included kid-made gift idea…

Thanksgiving is a beautiful time of year to celebrate and give thanks with family and friends. This time of year—all year— helps us remember how important it is to give thanks and teach compassion …

Pine cone pumpkins are simple to make for Halloween decor and require few materials. They make great kid-made gifts too. Recycling pine cones for crafts is a great way to reuse beautiful elements f…

According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep. Fire prevention week tak…

Papier Mâché, french for “chewed paper,” is an inexpensive, fun way for kids to create a variety of sculptures. Here are some pretty crafty, easy paper mache crafts for kids. Oh, I added in our no-cook, kid-safe glue recipe too. How adorable are these?! We just love using paper for crafts and for origami party decor. No-Cook Paper…

Pine cone crafts for kids are a great way to upcycle beautiful nature finds. Here are some of my favorite, creative animal pine cone crafts. Technically, a spider isn’t a insect or an animal,…

Cock-a-doodle-doo, moo moo, baa baa, meow! Come explore our farm small world and recycled barn popsicle stick craft. Our inexpensive small world today is a fun sensory activity full of varying text…