Sensory Activities
Ponds are beautiful spaces teeming with life! Ponds are small area of still fresh water, that flows from a stream or from an underground water source. Ponds are home to wonderful plants that provide food and shelter for lots of animals, and that help to clean the water and the area as well. One of […]
We LOVE mud. There’s just so much you can do with it! We particularly love mud kitchens, as they are a great way to get children outdoors for long periods of time. We highly encourage educators and caregivers to build a simple mud kitchen in their backyard for children to engage in hours and hours […]
Bubble foam is a crowd favorite for all ages and bound to brighten up any day! Set up Time: 5 minutes Directions Tips This is best played outside to allow kids to full embrace the foam without worry of the mess but can be done inside (have a towel nearby). For some added fun outside, […]
Ice cubes make great blocks–just think of an igloo! In this activity, we make colorful ice in a square ice cube tray, and invite children to construct using ice and salt. Set up Time: 10 minutes (plus freezing overnight) Directions Note: The food coloring might stain fingers and/or clothing and surfaces, so plan accordingly (smocks, […]
