I’ve posted before on how to color rice and noodles. It’s a great way to bring color into a child’s sensory experiences. For Parker’s sensory box in December I’m going to be coloring his rice using a different medium. I’ll be replacing the alcohol and food coloring with Colorations Liquid Water Colors. This technique is… [Continue Reading]
September’s Sensory Table
Sep 22, 11 By · Leave a Comment
There’s a lot of learning that can go on in a sensory tub. Unfortunately, many teachers see sensory tubs as only a preschool/kindergarten activity. You many remember my post on making your own Sensory Tubs on the Cheap. Sensory tables don’t need to cost a lot. Before I made this one, I just used… [Continue Reading]
Make Your Own Sensory Table On The CHEAP!
Aug 4, 11 By · 7 Comments
It started with a post on Ikea Hackers. After picking up my jaw over the prices of standing sensory tables I went on a hunt for a DIY version of a sensory table. Okay. So this one isn’t as grand as the ones with the $200.00 price tags. But when form runs you more than… [Continue Reading]
Creating Your Child’s PERFECT Sensory Room
May 31, 11 By · 10 Comments
We are changing out bedrooms downstairs. The 24 year old got married. sob. So the 19 year old is moving into her room And the 22 year old is moving into the 19 year old’s room for the summer. This leaves the teeny little storage room for me to use as a Preschool room for… [Continue Reading]
The Best Post on Sensory Boxes EVER. (maybe)
Oct 6, 10 By · 7 Comments
I LOVE sensory boxes. When working in pre-schools I used to LOVE coming up with all kinds of exciting things to stick into the big sensory boxes they had. Teeny little frogs? With little fish nets? Snag one. Stare it down. Let it loose again. (Okay. True confession time. We started with eight teeny frogs. … [Continue Reading]
A Lacing Activity For Fine Motor Skills!
Jan 19, 10 By · 4 Comments
We are on our way up to Primary Childrens Hospital today. It’s the after the Nissen follow up appointment. I don’t mind these appointments so much. No stress. Just making sure all has healed as it should. (insert sigh of relief here) But I did want to share an idea to help with those pesky… [Continue Reading]
