Small hands,
Big discoveries!
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This week, our sensory table got a full Earth Day makeover, and the little ones are absolutely loving it! ๐๐ธ We’re digging through “dirt” to uncover hidden insects ๐ชฒ, planting a colorful flower garden ๐บ, and practicing those tiny, important fine motor skills by pressing flowers into pots filled with pretend “soil.” But we didn’t…
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If you know Inside Out, you know that Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust aren’t just characters… they’re a whole lesson in what it means to be human. (Or, you know, a kid who really doesn’t want to eat broccoli.) This month, we brought those feelings to life right at our sensory table, and wow…
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I donโt know where you are, but here in Wisconsin, it’s been truly frozen for what feels like weeks. With icy mornings and frosty afternoons, January gave us plenty of winter inspiration. Since weโve also been learning all about the seasons this month, it felt only right to embrace the chill and end January with…
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Youโre never too old for Sesame Street! When I was a preschooler, it was everything. Long before cable, streaming, or even Elmo, those bright characters felt like part of our family. I can still see it: my mom setting up our little table, PB&J sandwiches cut into perfect fours, my brother and I watching wide-eyed…
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We made a mess, but had a great time doing it! They didnโt want to quit making their potions this morning. So much creepy fun! This week, we added potions to our Halloween sensory play! The kids measured, poured, and mixed their own spooky brews. We made a mess, but had a great time doing…
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Hereโs a fun Halloween-themed sensory table I set up recently that was a big hit with the group. I called it Pick Your Poison, and the setup gave kids a chance to explore all kinds of spooky textures and pretend play, while staying lighthearted and silly. The table included things like โzombie fingers,โ glow-in-the-dark eyeballs,…
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Our first week back into the new school season started with the super fun book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, written by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault; illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Everyone loves this book, including myself, so I had to include a CCBB sensory table! So many activities are included with this one! There…
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We brought the beach indoors with this bright and breezy sensory bin! Filled with sand, water (fake), seashells, ocean treasures, pails and shovels, it’s the perfect way to dig, pour and explore! This bin sparks imaginative play while capturing all the sunny fun of a day at the seashore – without the need of sunscreen!…
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Get ready to ruffle some feathers! This sensory bin is all about pink playful fun! Inspired by the bright and beautiful flamingo, this bin is filled with soft textures, shiny accents, and plenty of opportunities for little hands to scoop, pour and pretend. Think tropical flowers, mini flamingos, and pretty much anything pretty in pink!…
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If there’s one thing we know about the Very Hungry Caterpillar, is that he LOVES to munch, crunch and nibble his way through just about everything! Inspired by Eric Carle’s colorful classic, this sensory bin invites little hands to explore, pretend, and play along with the story. I filled our bin with bright food-themed pieces,…