Read below about three ideas for making a pirate sensory bottle with kids. These bottles are perfect for a preschool pirate theme or a summer camp. Related: Children’s Books about Pirates These “sunken treasure” discovery bottles were first made when my son was still in preschool. We put them together during a pirate-themed summer campKeep Reading
Lava Slime That’s Perfect for Lego Star Wars or Dinosaur Play
This molten lava slime is perfect for all kinds of science and sensory play. We especially loved using it with Star Wars Lego characters and dinosaurs. How will YOU and the kids use it? Related: How to Make Slime with Kids My son and I originally made this molten lava slime years ago. Take aKeep Reading
Mesmerizing Floating Heart Glitter Jars
Are you looking for some awesome heart glitter jars to add to your valentine activities for preschoolers? These sensory bottles are just what you need! Read below for a few ways to make floating heart sensory jars. Related: Candy Heart Breaking Fine Motor Activity I admit it, I love glitter. Glitter seems to be a veryKeep Reading
Gold Slime Recipe Yields Stunning Results
This gold slime recipe is one of my most favorite slimes to make with children! It’s easy to make, even if you don’t know a lot about how to make slime with kids. Related: Monster Slime My son, my students, and I have been having a little too much fun with slime for years and yearsKeep Reading
Absolutely Gorgeous Gold and Silver New Year Slime Recipe
Read below about how to make slime with kids for New Year’s Day! The silver and gold New Year slime recipe yields a gorgeous, and fun, result. Related: Silver and Gold Glitter Sensory Bottles “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other gold.” I associate this song, along with AuldKeep Reading
Pirate Science FUN with “Exploding” Treasure Chests
This pirate science is perfect for your preschool pirate theme! We loved making these “exploding” treasure chests during many years of preschool summer camps. You’ll find free printable pirate number cards at the bottom of this post. Add them to your pirate science activity so little pirates can count all of their treasure. It was aKeep Reading
Turkey Sensory Bottle that is Fantastic for Thanksgiving
Learn how to make a turkey sensory bottle with the kids this month. They’re the perfect addition to your preschool Thanksgiving activities. Fun to make, and great to have on-hand when a calming moment is needed during the holidays. Related: Simple Thanksgiving Art with Pumpkin Seeds Glitter sensory jars are always a hit around hereKeep Reading
Silver and Gold Glitter Sensory Bottles that Sparkle and Shine
These glitter sensory bottles were inspired by our silver and gold New Year slime. That slime continues to be a favorite around here, and the silver and gold tones are just gorgeous. The kiddo and I decided to take the glittery silver-gold goodness and make it into discovery bottles for the new year. Although, really, theseKeep Reading
Two Ideas for Making a Pumpkin Glitter Jar with Kids
Sensory jars are such fun to make with the kiddos. In addition to the entertainment value, a lot of early learning concepts can be taught with discovery bottles. Here are two pumpkin glitter jar ideas we recently came up with. They’re pretty simple, but we’re still rather fond of them. Be sure to add themKeep Reading
Make These Gorgeous Glitter Jars in a Rainbow of Colors
These rainbow glitter jars are sure to be a hit, whether you love or hate glitter. Read below how to make them. Glitter! That one word can strike fear in the hearts of glitter-phobes, while simultaneously bringing a smile to the faces of people like me. Where do you stand? Related: Rainbow Experiment Ideas forKeep Reading