Watermelon Sensory Tray - Pool Noodles & Pixie Dust

Watermelon Sensory Tray

We love playing with watermelon when summer rolls around. And, last year we put together a watermelon sensory bin using a real whole watermelon! It was so fun, but also more prep and clean-up than I had time for this summer. So, I came up with a super simple and totally fun watermelon sensory play […]

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DIY taste-safe, no-cook, 4-ingredient pumpkin pie play dough recipe for fun fall sensory play.

Pumpkin Pie Playdough

Earlier this week, when we were doing our fall writing prompts about our favorite fall smells I got out our pumpkin pie spice for my daughter to smell. And, it’s amazing scent got me thinking about making some DIY taste-safe pumpkin pie playdough. I had some canned pumpkin in the cabinet to make pumpkin overnight […]

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Try an Apple Pie Sensory Bin this fall for a simple sensory activity! Include, oatmeal, cinnamon sticks, and homemade apple chips.

Apple Pie Sensory Bin

We are doing all the fall sensory play we can think up in our homeschool right now. And, loving it! Earlier this week we made taste-safe Pumpkin Pie Playdough and now we’re onto our Apple Pie Sensory Bin! Yes, we love pie;) And, with Thanksgiving only a few weeks away we have pie on the […]

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Have some fun this summer with a Watermelon Sensory Bin! - Pool Noodles & Pixie Dust

Watermelon Sensory Bin Ideas

Sensory play is a big part of our homeschool. And, this week we put together a watermelon sensory bin that was so much fun! Sensory bins are usually associated with preschool, and they are a great tool for play and learning during the preschool years. But at our house, we disregard any preconceived age ideas […]

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Sensory Shaving Cream Spelling - Pool Noodles & Pixie Dust

Sensory Shaving Cream Spelling

My son is a very sensory, tactile, kinesthetic learner, so the more senses and movements I can add to an activity the better. Especially if it’s really messy and makes him feel like it isn’t “school” at all. I love thinking up new ways to get him excited about spelling in particular, because it’s a […]

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