Very simple baby play activity that turns a simple tissue box into a learning discovery box. Your baby will be occupied and have great fun playing and pulling out and exploring all the wonderful treasures that have been hidden inside. It’s a game that they can play over and over again! Poor Possum (aged 3 […]
Sensory baby play activity using a muffin tin
I know this isn’t a knew idea by any stretch, but it’s so fabulous and babies just absolutely love it. So here is a fun sensory baby play activity using a muffin tin. It is so easy to set up and will have your baby playing and exploring for a long time. Of course this […]
Baby play sensory activity using tin foil
From the moment they are born babies begin a learning journey. This is a simple and fun baby play sensory activity using tin foil, which will help them develop awareness and build strength in large muscle groups. Obviously this activity requires strict supervision. Little Boo is growing every day and I’m finding that she is […]
Homemade flubber recipe for kids
Have a go at this simple homemade flubber recipe for kids. It’s quick to make, uses only a few common household ingredients and will have your children playing for hours. Great for sensory play and developing fine motor skills. Making flubber has been on my list of things to make for a very long time. In fact […]
Fairy playdough recipe
This fairy playdough recipe with 3 ingredients is so easy to make and great for fine motor development and open-ended play. We called this ‘fairy dough’ because of its unique, soft texture. Possum (aged 3 years) loves all the fabulous resources I create for my online store, but play dough is certainly one of those things […]
Glittery Goo
This glittery goo was so very easy to make and can be whipped together using only 3 ingredients. Often called ‘oobleck’, this sparkly oozy recipe is great fun for children to play with independently or as a group. This type of activity is wonderful for children of all ages to engage in and great for their sensory development. The oozy goo […]
How to make sherbet
Learn how delicious science can be! This post shares with you how to make sherbet that’s fizzy on your tongue, delicious and creates wonderful chemical reaction that will amaze. Kids love science and this is one activity that also provides a sensory taste sensation that some might really enjoy. Here is a basic recipe in how […]
How to make a simple DIY mud kitchen
Mud, glorious mud! Making a super simple mud kitchen for Possum (aged 2.5 years) and her older cousins has been my dream for quite awhile. My hesitation has never been whether they would enjoy the tactile and messy experience or not, but I wasn’t sure how to set it up so it was simple, temporary […]
Fine motor velcro chains for kids
This has been an activity that has been swimming around in my head for awhile, fine motor velcro chains for kids. Such a simple idea that is great for building hand strength, fine motor skills and confidence with basic dressing requirements for toddlers and preschoolers. Recommended Age: 2.5/3 years + To be honest, my challenge and what has […]
DIY zipper board for kids
I love making my own toys. My DIY Tugging Box and Sensory Board for Babies would have to be two of my most popular posts on Laughing Kids Learn. Don’t forget to check them out at the end of this post. Possum (aged 2.5 years) has very much entered the stage of independence and wanting to do […]
Water Beads
Have you ever heard of water beads? It recently found out how wonderful they are for sensory play. After finding a packet in a local craft store I began posting a few images of Possum playing with them on the Laughing Kids Learn Facebook page, I became inundated with emails and messages from people wanting to […]
Moon Sand
Brace yourselves because this is an awesome activity that your kids will love to play with. It’s called moon sand and it’s wonderful for sensory learning. What I also love is that it is super quick to make, you can even get the kids involved. Recommended age – 3 years + (always provide active supervision during play) Moon […]
Aussie scented sensory rice
Australia is very well known for our cuddly koalas, kangaroos and squeaky clean beaches. As a nod to my Aussie love, I chose to make some unique Aussie scented sensory rice for play and exploration. Australia is one of the largest countries in the entire world, we even have our own continent. More than that, […]
Create a Christmas Scene with Rice
Christmas is such a visual time of year. It brings joy to my heart to see lights appear on indoor Christmas trees at night and community decorations make their yearly show on telephone poles and shop front windows. Here is a great activity that you can do with children. Using coloured rice (tutorial can be […]
Christmas playdough and cookie cutters
Christmas time is such a wonderful time of year and it’s nice to be able to break free a few seasonal cookie cutters that have been hiding at the back of my over packed cooking utensil draw. Each year I try and bake some cookies for friends and family but this year I […]