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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
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.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas, Special Needs
Leprechaun Trap: 3 Accessibility Tips for Special Needs
Leprechaun traps are a traditional March school project and they can be effective special needs curriculum additions as well!
Parenting, Toys
How To Clean Baby Toys: The Ultimate Guide
It’s essential to know how to clean baby toys safely and effectively to prevent them from becoming a breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
Parenting, Toys
How To Clean Wooden Toys: Simple, Safe & Effective Tips
As long as you know how to clean wooden toys effectively, they should continue looking great for generations.
Product Reviews, Sensory Activities, Toys
The 10 Best Sensory Toys for Toddlers of 2023
We've rounded up the nine best sensory toys for toddlers to help you decide what experience will best suit your child.
Holiday Crafts and Ideas
50+ Sensory-Friendly Nonfood Items to Hide in Easter Eggs
Our list of sensory-friendly nonfood toys to hide in Easter eggs for all those kids who can't or don't eat candy, including kids who are blind, deafblind, autistic or have...
Behavior, Sensory Activities
Make Your Own Sensory Room on a Budget
A sensory room is a special space where children with sensory processing disorders or other sensory impairments can focus on limited sensory stimuli.
Toys
How To Clean Squishy Toys: Tips For Every Type of Squishy Toy
Once you know how to clean squishy toys you'll have your foam, silicone, and fabric-covered squishy toys restored and clean in no time!
Crawling, Toys
Crawligator Tummy Time Support
The Crawligator is a safe and fun way to promote tummy time by supporting crawling mobility and helping develop gross motor skills.