I've noticed lately that some preschool toys are getting more and more complicated, especially toys designed to teach sorting skills. If your child has a vision impairment or struggles with fine motor skills, it can be hard enough for them to grasp a block and drop it in a hole without also having to decide which hole is the proper one!

The solution to this problem is simple... make your own puzzle with only one shape and one hole!

Ball pits are a wonderful sensory experience. Kids can feel the plastic balls roll over their skin, they can learn how their body moves differently with the balls, and they can work on grasping or throwing, too.

Creating your own ball pit is super easy and it's a fun summer time activity for everyone!

Blind babies and toddlers can sometimes find it difficult to learn to reach out or interact with their environment. So what if you were to design a play space with very well-defined parameters so they can feel safe and secure while exploring their toys?

This mini play area is a really simple idea (tie toys to a laundry basket), but can make a world of difference for your baby and allow them to comfortably reach out and play with their toys.

Looking for a toy that makes cool sounds and smells wonderful, too? Look no further than your own kitchen!

With barely more than an empty juice bottle and a few cloves you can create a favorite toy in no time. Scented rattles are easy to grasp, make noise when you shake them, and smell oh-so-nice!

What's more fun than a bag full of toys? How about a bag full of textured toys!

With just some remnant fabric and a sewing machine you can put together an entertaining and educational toy that will teach your child the difference between textures and help them use their hands to identify objects.

Getting your kids in the kitchen may sound messy, but it can also be fun and educational! How else will your child learn where food comes, what the oven does, or why we keep certain foods in the pantry and others in the refrigerator?

Baking a simple box cake with your child is a great way to introduce them to concepts like "pour" and "stir" and it's also a fun activity!