Messy Play for Kids

Easy Painting Activity for Fine Motor Skills
🎨 Try cotton ball painting! This simple art project is perfect for kids of all ages. It encourages creativity while developing fine motor skills. Older kids can experiment with different painting techniques, while toddlers will love the cotton ball paintbrushes! #KidsArtActivities #FineMotorSkills #WashablePaint
The Best (Less Toxic) Homemade Play Dough Recipe
Unlock the power of playdough play! 🌟 Watch as your child's finger muscles strengthen through hands-on exploration with homemade playdough and different shapes. 🎨💪 #SensoryBenefits #EducationalPlay #KidsCrafts
Easy Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
🌈✨ Dive into DIY fun with your little ones! Create vibrant sidewalk chalk using just two ingredients. Perfect for sunny afternoons and endless creativity! #DIYchalk #KidsCrafts #CreativeFun
How to introduce sensory play to babies
Everyday moments, extraordinary growth! Explore the journey of fine motor skills development through a variety of textures, shapes, and finger-friendly adventures. Let the index finger lead the way! #FineMotorAdventures #HandEyeCoordination
The Easiest DIY Slime for Young Kids
If you're looking for a super fun sensory activity that's simple to do at home with your children, you're in the right place! Check out our favorite slime recipe here that's easy and inexpensive to make. And it's safe for young children!
The Best Shaving Cream Activities for Kids
Shaving cream is one of our favorite sensory play ideas for kids of all ages. This fun activity is a great form of sensory play and an easy way to entertain your child. And all you need is a can of shaving cream! As a preschool teacher, shaving cream is something I keep on hand to play with multiple times a year. This type of sensory play is great for little fingers and a favorite for child development.
DIY Sensory Bottles for Preschoolers and Toddlers
Any kind of sensory play is a great way to engage child in developmentally beneficial play while also building fine motor skills. Sensory processing helps children learn about the world around them and encourages their creativity. Sensory play for toddlers can be intimidating because of the possible mess and clean-up involved. But simple sensory bottles are a great way to have some mess free sensory play for little hands! And you can get everything you need at the dollar store.
Easy Paper Flower Craft for Kids
Looking for an easy way to make paper flowers with your toddler or young child? Try this simple flower craft that would even be done the littlest toddlers! Most crafts are geared towards older kids, but this one can be done by kids of all ages.
The Easiest Butterfly Craft for Kids
Looking for a simple butterfly craft with the cutest little fingerprints for the butterfly's wings? Try our easy fingerprint butterfly craft for little hands to practice fine motor skills! This fun craft is a great way to make a butterfly craft with your little ones while making a sweet keepsake.
St. Patrick's Day Math Activities for Early Childhood
There’s so many fun and festive activities for St. Patrick’s Day in preschool and all areas of early childhood. Check out all our favorite activities to create the perfect lesson plan for you.
Sensory Bin Ideas for St. Patrick's Day
Dive into St. Patrick's Day sensory fun! Explore our themed sensory bin for a perfect way to celebrate the holiday ☘️ #StPatricksDay #SensoryPlay
Little Blue Truck Sensory Play
Discover the magic of Little Blue Truck's springtime journey! Explore farm animals, develop fine motor skills, and celebrate the season in style. 🌷🚜 #SpringtimeFun #LittleBlueTruck #AliceSchertle
DIY Ornaments for Fine Motor Fun
Dive into the holiday season with joyous crafting! Make adorable Christmas ornaments with your kids using three simple ingredients. 🌈 Easy, affordable, and a great fine motor skill exercise! #HolidayCrafting #KidFriendly
Sensory Ideas for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day magic awaits! Uncover the joy of sensory exploration with our delightful bin for little Cupids! 💘 #LoveInEverySensoryMoment #KidsCrafts
Valentine's Day Painting for Kids
Unleash the artist in your young kids this Valentine's Day! 🖌️💗 Our easy painting craft is a great way to create homemade valentines and have a lot of fun in the process. Perfect for kids of all ages, it's a creative celebration everyone will enjoy! #CraftyValentines #KidsArt