sensory play Archives

12 marble runs for rolling good fun

Posted on August 3, 2021October 5, 2021

Whether magnetic or wooden, kids’ marble runs are a fantastic sensory experience for all age groups. The drop of the ball and the excitement as […]

How to make edible sand for sensory play

Posted on March 2, 2021September 7, 2021

Babies love sandpits, but they also want to eat all of the things, which makes for little mouths full of sand. So one canny mumma […]

9 natural play dough pots for sensory play

Posted on September 1, 2020September 7, 2021

Tiny hands have been enjoying the sensory bliss and benefits of play dough for decades: it inspires creative feats, helps develop fine-motor skills and it […]

Easy DIY baby sensory bags | Mum' Grapevine

Make: Easy baby sensory bags

Posted on March 23, 2020September 7, 2021

It’s the tummy time activity mums and bubs are going gaga over and crafting it at home takes just a few minutes. Sensory bags, or […]

Mum Tip: DIY sensory wall

Posted on June 18, 2019September 7, 2021

Sensory play is essential for early learning. Whip up this easy DIY sensory box made from bits and bobs around the house and watch it […]

Yes it’s playdough. Yes you can eat it.

Posted on September 10, 2018September 7, 2021

No matter how many times you tell the tykes not to eat the play dough, somehow the salty, squishy substance always ends up getting a […]

Splish, splash, splosh! 18 water play activities for toddlers

Posted on January 15, 2017September 7, 2021

Water play is a wet and wildly fun activity for toddlers, so head outside and make a splash. Toddlers love – make that, LOVE – […]

Look, listen, love! Le Toy Van Petilou Sensory Shapes

Posted on January 12, 2017September 7, 2021

There’s a square in there, and a bell as well, colours to spy and fluffy fabric to feel – welcome to the bright and educational world […]

Squidgy-licious! 18 DIY playdough recipes

Posted on October 11, 2016September 7, 2021

Everyone loves play dough, and chances are, your kiddies will go through their stash like it’s going out of fashion (which it’s definitely not!). So, instead […]

The hidden benefits of sensory play + 30 activities

Posted on June 10, 2016September 7, 2021

Make some play dough, make some mess and make some noise, because it’s sensory play time! Sensory play is any activity that stimulates and develops […]