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Discover fun and creative ideas to encourage play time with toys, light play, music, multi-sensory activities and tactile art. Also find seasonal holiday crafts!
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Sensory Activities
Sensory Seeking Behavior in Children: What to Know
Is your child constantly moving, jumping, in your face, or touching things? These sensory-seeking behaviors are stressful. Learn ways you can help your child.
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9 Kiddie Pool Games to Keep You Cool This Summer
Looking to keep your kids busy outdoors this summer? These fun kiddie pool games are both fun and cool!
Sensory Activities
Sensory Input: Everything a Parent Needs to Know
Your child’s challenging behaviors may have to do with their senses. Learn why they may act out and what you can do to help with fun at-home activities!
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Unoccupied Play: Everything a Parent Needs to Know
Unoccupied play is your newborn's way of learning about the world, and you, through play. Find out everything you need to know about this stage of development.
Sensory Activities
Tactile Sensitivity: What Parents Need to Know
Worried your child may have tactile sensitivity? Here is all you need to know.
Toys
What to Do With Old Stuffed Animals You Don’t Want Anymore
If you’ve got old stuffed animals taking up space, don’t throw them out. Learn the best storage ideas, donating options, and how to repurpose these well-loved friends!
Sensory Activities
13 Budget-Friendly Small Sensory Space Ideas
Small sensory spaces can be just as effective as large expensive sensory rooms, but they can fit into both your home and your budget!
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7 Fun Finger Painting Activities for Kids
Finger painting is the perfect activity for babies and younger children. You don’t need much to get started with these fun finger painting ideas for some messy fun.
Sensory Activities
7 DIY Sensory Bottle Ideas for Calm Down Time
Sensory bottles are wonderful for calming children and giving them sensory input. Learn how to make an easy DIY sensory bottle at home!
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13 Fun Car Activities for Toddlers
Planning a road trip with a toddler in tow? These 13 fun car activities for toddlers will make your road trip enjoyable!
Parenting, Play
33 Fun Airplane Activities for Toddlers
If you’ll be flying with a toddler, you’ll want to be prepared. Our list of fun airplane activities for toddlers is all you need to make the flight more enjoyable.
Toys, Visual Impairment
10 Cortical Visual Impairment Toys for Kids With CVI
It's important to choose toys that are relatively simple in design, as complex patterns can be overwhelming for children with CVI.
Light Play, Product Reviews
The 5 Best Light Up Sensory Toys of 2023
Light-up sensory toys have become a popular choice for helping children calm down. With our list of the best, you’re sure to find a toy your child loves!
Sensory Activities
Body Socks: 10 Fun Sensory Play Activities for Kids
Body socks are incredibly versatile and can be both calming or stimulating, depending on how you use them.
Sensory Activities
Scooter Board Activities: 18 Sensory Play Ideas for Kids
Scooter boards provide sensory input and limitless options for play. They promote cognitive, speech, and motor development while encouraging self-regulation.
Sensory Activities
21 DIY Sensory Activities for Infants
We've gathered some effortless, inexpensive ways to create a variety of sensory play activities for you and your little one to enjoy.
Autism, Toys
The 10 Best Sensory Toys for Autism of 2023
There are many sensory toys for children with special needs that will help develop their sensory systems as well as being fun. Here are a few of the best!
Sensory Activities
12 Seasonal Sensory Table Ideas for Hands-On Learning
A sensory table is a container and table in one where you can set up fun materials for your child to explore and learn using their hands.
Play, Visual Impairment
The 8 Best Indoor Activities for Blind Kids
Finding fun activities for your visually impaired child can be a challenge, especially when you are stuck inside all day!
Sensory Activities
Water Beads: 7 Fun Sensory Play Activities for Kids
Water bead sensory play is ideal for children 5+ years old and can help kids develop fine and gross motor, language, and social skills.
Sensory Activities, Special Needs
Creating a Sensory Garden for Your Special Needs Child
Anyone can benefit from the sensory experiences in a garden, but sensory gardens are particularly ideal for children with special needs.
Parenting, Toys
How To Clean Bath Toys: 7 Simple, Safe & Effective Tips
Bath toys are fantastic. Unless yours are filled with mold, of course. Here’s all you need to know about how to clean bath toys safely and effectively.
Sensory Activities, Special Needs
The 8 Best Sensory Swings for Kids with Special Needs
Sensory swings can create a relaxing space for any child, but they are particularly useful for children with special needs.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Visual Impairment
11 DIY Tactile Easter Eggs for Kids with Visual Impairments
We'll show you how to make tactile Easter eggs for kids who are blind by adding textures or other tactile elements to your dyed eggs.