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Scratch and Sniff Name Art 5 Senses Activity

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Combine sensory activities and preschool literacy activities with this scratch and sniff name art. Students will have the chance to use a few familiar materials in a novel way as they create their very own scented name art! Are you following my Name Activities Pinterest board? Kids love their names! That’s one of the mainKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy Tagged With: #TeachECE, Jell-O, Names

Jello and Vinegar Experiment for Scented Science Fun

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rainbow science with text that reads jello and vinegar experiment

This Jello and vinegar experiment is one of my favorite messy science experiments. It’s an absolute blast to do with the kids! AND it can be done with just a few simple household items. Related: Easy Science Experiments for Kids We have been doing some form of this Jell-O science for . . . aboutKeep Reading

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Pirate Science FUN with “Exploding” Treasure Chests

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collage of fizzing science experiment with text that reads pirate science fizzing 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. Related: Pirate SensoryKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Free Printable, Glitter, Jell-O, Pirates

Jell-O Soap Foam Sensory Play

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Add this Jell-O soap foam to your list of sensory play activities. It’s a fun, hands-on idea to try any time of the year. What child doesn’t enjoy playing with bubbles? Take it to the next level by making bubbly, colorful, scented soap foam! The sensory input will keep the kids super engaged for hoursKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning, Sensory Tagged With: Jell-O

Learn How to Dye Rice with Jell-O

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Wondering how to dye rice with Jell-O? I’ve got you covered! You can create colorful, scented rice with just a few simple ingredients before using it in various sensory play activities. The kids are going to absolutely love getting to use this Jell-O dyed rice in the classroom. You can use it in a sensoryKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Jell-O

Whipped Cream Sensory Play for Kids

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These whipped cream sensory play ideas are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who need taste-safe activities. Be sure to check out the rest of my sensory play activities when you’re done here! If you have children who are a little too tempted to put items into their mouths, the Cool Whip sensory play fun canKeep Reading

Filed Under: Sensory Tagged With: Jell-O

Colorful, Scented Jell-O Slime

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During today’s lesson on ‘how to make slime with kids,’ we will create an oobleck recipe. Inspired by a Dr. Seuss favorite, Bartholomew and the Oobleck, this slime is sure to be a hit with your preschoolers. On my recent trip to visit my sister and her family, my oldest nephew (Karate Kid) requested someKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science, Sensory Tagged With: Jell-O

Simple Experiment for Kids: Scented Color Mixing

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This simple experiment for kids checks so many boxes. It will fit on the list of both science experiments for kids at home or at school. It also incorporates sensory play, art, color theory, and more! Keep reading to see if it’s a good fit for your classroom! Girly Girl and Engineer wanted a “funKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Jell-O

ABC Learning for Kids with Icy Fizzing Letters

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Kids love learning about letters in fun, engaging ways. Dive into some ABC learning for kids with this fun sensory activity. Children will have a blast exploring their senses, along with some early science concepts, as they go on a mission to combine baking soda and vinegar with a “top-secret” ingredient. ABC learning for kids that usesKeep Reading

Filed Under: Literacy, Science Tagged With: Alphabet, Jell-O, Numbers

Messy Science Fun! {100 Days of Play}

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I am so excited to be participating in 100 Days of Play hosted by Sun Scholars and Life at the Zoo!  100 bloggers from all over the world are linking up to share easy, fun ways for parents to connect with their kiddos through play.  It’s a chance to take just 30 minutes out ofKeep Reading

Filed Under: Science Tagged With: Jell-O

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