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When the weather isn’t cooperating, we still need something to keep their little minds busy, so we’re going to make a winter sensory bin! ☃️

Practicing scissor skills doesn’t sound very fun at all. But when we mask it with an activity like this one, they don’t even realize they’re learning! What they thought they were doing: Using their creativity to create multiple snowflakes to display. What they’re really doing: Practicing fine motor skills with the scissors and folding of each coffee filter. Following step-by-step...

Exploring water gel in the school age winter crate! What is it? What does it feel like? What can we do with it?

Have some extra Model Magic clay left over from a past Knowledge Crate? Use it to create a sweet Christmas tree keepsake ornament with your kiddos!

Sensory play has so many benefits for children, and they LOVE IT!  It’s fun, easy and can work as a great transition activity. Here’s a peek at how we combined sensory materials from our Fall Knowledge Crates with some other fun things to make the ultimate fall sensory play! We used wood slices & tree blocks, mini pumpkins, pipe cleaners and...