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All of the Christmas activities for kids we’ve done, nothing engages my kids quite like Christmas sensory activities. So making Christmas play dough was the perfect way to engage my kids in some sensory play while getting them in the Christmas spirit. What is Christmas play dough you ask? Well, it’s play dough with Christmas […]
As far as my kids were concerned, this activity was just another one of our Christmas activities for kids. As far as I was concerned, this was a wonderful opportunity to teach some vocabulary combined with some science for kids. The idea for this activity focused on the concepts shiny and dull came straight from […]
If you are looking for Christmas activities for kids, check out these Christmas tree sensory bags we recently created! Sensory bags, also sometimes referred to as squish bags, provide kids with a fun sensory experience with virtually no mess. Sensory bags may also be more easily tolerated by kids with sensory processing issues who dislike […]
This candy cane science experiment was the perfect way to combine two of my favorite things: science for kids and Christmas activities for kids. I love doing science with my kids. Maybe it’s because my mom – the kids’ grandmum – was a science teacher for most of her career. Or maybe it’s just because […]
Let me start by saying that the original intent of this activity was NOT to make reindeer poop. I had been hunting for ideas for Christmas activities for kids, and I had seen some glittered cinnamon ornaments that I thought would be fun to make. However, something went wrong with our ornaments. So after failing […]
My kids are excited about Christmas and the presents they will get. But my husband and I want to make sure they understand that the true value of the holiday season is about family, togetherness, and a spirit of giving. . . not just a desire to receive. Every year our family makes donations to […]
I have been wanting to try an activity with water beads for a very long time. I have heard so much about the wonderful sensory play experience they provide, so I was thrilled to finally have a chance to try them out for some Christmas water bead play. To prepare the activity, I had purchased […]
I believe that sensory play is extremely important for kids. I also love coming up with Christmas activities for kids. So of course, creating a Christmas sensory bin was a no brainer. 🙂 Fortunately, I love sensory bins. I love creating them. I love watching my kids play in them. I love all the things […]
