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Tag Archives: Doughs and Clay

Make DIY moon sand for a fun sensory play experience that's like a day at the beach! | via barley & birch
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31 Jul
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Make: DIY Moon Sand for At-Home Beach Play

  • August 26, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Sensory Play, Summer
  • 3 comments
You might have seen this referred to as moon dough, cloud dough, sand dough, or kinetic sand...whatever you call it, this smushy sensory moon sand is a...

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Our Paul Bunyan play pancakes are an incredibly fun sensory play activity for kids! | via barley & birch
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01 May
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Make: A DIY Sensory Play Lumberjack Breakfast

  • July 29, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Practical Skills, Sensory Play
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These cardboard pancakes will have your little ones flippin' their lids for some flapjack-themed sensory fun! Now come in close and huddle up...

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Craftmas 2019 - 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies | via barley & birch
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03 Dec
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Discover: 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies

  • August 4, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Nature-Based Play, Winter
  • 2 comments
The hustle and bustle of the holidays has TRULY hit! With all the events and plans and family and prep, the joy of sitting down to make...

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This STEAM-powered magic trick is a fun DIY art and science activity for kids - and the perfect Halloween party trick! | via barley & birch
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10 Oct
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Make: The Possessed Bone (A STEAM Magic Trick!)

  • October 15, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, STEAM Learning
  • 1 comment
While planning out our unique Halloween theme last week, I experienced a very curious occurrence. A peculiar little box appeared on my desk - seemingly out of...

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Celebrate Halloween with this fun build-your-own Jack-O-Lantern play dough activity for kids!
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05 Sep
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Make: Playdough Jack-O-Lanterns with Pop-In Features

  • September 16, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Sensory Play, STEAM Learning
  • 3 comments
Recycle a cereal box and celebrate Halloween with this super cute build-your-own Jack-O-Lantern playdough activity for kids! Mix and match spooky features with your own round little...

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Kids will have fun making these lovely play dough and paper straw forests with supplies from the garden! A naturally wonderful way to practice fine motor skills with sensory play.
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21 May
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Make: Paper Straw and Play Dough Fairy Forests

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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There is something SO calming about working with playdough - even as an adult I find making and manipulating it incredibly satisfying. It's always been one of...

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This adorable baby turtle play dough invitation only uses a few basic materials and encourages kids to explore nature, patterns and forms! | via barley & birch
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03 Apr
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Discover: Three Baby Turtle Playdough Invitations

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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Tiny turtles everywhere! Baby animals are where it's at this week (take a gander at our brood of egg carton cup ducklings!) and it seems that pond...

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Make gingerbread and snowmen with these festive winter play dough mats! Add spices, peppermint and glitter for a fun winter sensory experience. | via barley & birch
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20 Nov
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Make: Gingerbread and Snowmen Winter Playdough Mats

  • December 15, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Sensory Play, Winter
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It's officially winter! The snow is here early and it is brrr-eezy and cold. If you're looking for a cozy indoor activity for restless littles, you'll love...

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This magical DIY unicorn garden is simple to make and an imagination-inspiring surprise for dreamers big & small!
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29 Jan
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Make: A Unicorn Garden

  • July 9, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play
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A couple of Fridays ago I started a new tradition over on Instagram. For the next few weeks, I'll be sharing projects that use a little easy...

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These lovely, modern DIY paint-dipped clay ornaments are simple enough for kids to make, but super chic decor and a fun holiday craft project! | via barley & birch
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01 Dec
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Make: Modern Paint-Dipped Ornaments

  • November 16, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Doughs and Clay, Winter
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Do your kids like to have a holiday space that's all their own to decorate? A miniture kids' tree is a great way to deck the halls...

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