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Tag Archives: Sensory Play

Craft an adorable floating duckling out of an egg carton and a baby food jar lid! It couldn't be easier and is perfect for pretend play, sensory bins or small worlds!
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01 Apr
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Make: Egg Carton Cup Floating Ducklings

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Small World Play, Spring, STEAM Learning, Summer
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Spring's arrival brings a flood of blossoms & sprouts, new sounds & fresh smells - it seems there is new life to...

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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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Make a DIY thin ice game from simple supplies you already have! An awesome fine motor skill and sensory activity for kids!
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16 Oct
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Make: A DIY Thin Ice Game

  • July 30, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Sensory Play, STEAM Learning, Winter
  • 1 comment
Did you play thin ice when you were little?? It was such a simple game, but so much fun! We're celebrating 90's Week and when looking for...

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Mouse mail: A Montessori-inspired drawing, cutting, sorting and nature game for kids! Perfect for fine motor skill development and indoor/outdoor autumn play.
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24 Sep
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Discover: Mouse Mail – A Simple Nature Activity for Kinders

  • July 30, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Fall, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play
  • 1 comment
Looking for a low-key game for one, two or a few little minis? Try Mouse Mail! This activity combines a bit of nature exploration, cutting work, fall...

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This fun and easy printmaking project for kids uses hammered flowers and leaves to create naturally colorful process art!
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09 May
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Make: Hammered Nature Process Art

  • October 12, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Paint, Chalks and Pastels, Practical Skills, Sensory Play, Spring, Summer
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I’m currently slightly obsessed with finding interesting ways to experiment with natural pigments and the creation of art from nature.  Today was a picture-perfect spring day, so I...

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Discover a few fun and easy ways to help your child develop and practice basic life skills this winter.
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08 Dec
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Discover: Montessori Practical Skill Winter Activities

  • November 11, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Nature-Based Play, Practical Skills, Sensory Play, Winter
  • 1 comment
Today ends our takeover of the Guidepost Parent's Instagram, where we've been celebrating Montessori learning all week. I couldn't end without hitting upon one of the cornerstones...

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Sensory blocks are a fantastic way for babies and toddlers to start exploring texture with their hands and you can easily DIY a modern set just like ours!
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05 Dec
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Make: Modern DIY Sensory Blocks

  • July 9, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Sensory Play, Wood
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If you're here, you're probably already aware of the numerous benefits of sensory play. The smallest amount of sensory stimulation can shape and enhance how a child...

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This fun wintry little invitation to create combines Montessori-style exploration and mindful play and quiet exercises in meditation. | via barley & birch
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04 Dec
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Make: A Mini Winter Sensory Garden

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Practical Skills, Sensory Play, Small World Play, Winter
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'Tis the season to be...stressed? Resist, friends! I may be in the minority here, but winter is quite possibly my favorite season of them all, and too...

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You can make this fun fall Indian corn weaving felt toy for your pre-schooler or kindergartner in minutes! Fantastic fine motor skill and pattern-making practice!
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17 Oct
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Make: A DIY Felt Calico Corn Weaving Soft Toy

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Fall, Practical Skills, Sensory Play, STEAM Learning
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This DIY calico corn soft toy only takes a few simple supplies, comes together quickly, and is fantastic for fine motor-skill and pattern-making practice! Adding closure snaps,...

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Make Pixie Dust DIY Aromatherapy Linen Powder for Kids!
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27 Jun
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Make: Pixie Dust (A DIY Aromatherapy Linen Powder for Kids!)

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Practical Skills, Sensory Play
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We had a very small overnight visitor this weekend who was a little nervous about staying over without her parents for the first time. I knew 2...

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Help your kids develop an appreciation for nature with shinrin-yoku - the practice of forest bathing. | via barley & birch
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08 Jun
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Discover: Shinrin-Yoku with Kids – a Nature Activity

  • February 8, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Fall, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play, Spring, Summer
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Has anyone else suddenly been hearing people talk about Shinrin-Yoku (森林浴) ? I google'd it the other morning after noticing it popping on the news and in...

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Easy Kid-Made Goat's Milk and Honey DIY Soap via barley and birch
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10 Mar
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Make: 10-Minute Honey Goat’s Milk Soap

  • July 28, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Practical Skills, Sensory Play
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It's been rainy all day today, and in a quest to find a fun, quick activity I ran across a recipe I had saved for a shortcut...

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