These sensory bottles for preschool are perfect as part of a butterfly theme, or when learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. You can grab the free printable labels at the bottom of this post. Do you have a preschool theme that you just love teaching in the spring? One of my favorites isKeep Reading
12 Sensory Jars That Are Perfect for Valentine’s Day
The first year we made our falling hearts glitter jar, I was amazed at how into them the children were. They were placed in our science center in February, and didn’t end up leaving until the end of the school year. The kids loved those Valentine’s Day sensory jars that much. Honestly, so did theKeep 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 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, these sensory jarsKeep 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
Sensory Bottle Ideas for a Spider Theme
Do you have children who are enamored with all things creepy crawly? These easy spider sensory bottle ideas are sure to pique their interest. I think they’d be great during a bug or spider theme, as part of your Halloween activities for preschoolers, or just because your little scientists want to. I have to admit,Keep Reading
Sensory Bottles that Glow in the Dark
Sensory bottles always seem to be a hit around here, both at home and in the classroom. The kiddos enjoy helping to make them, the bottles can be customized around themes and interests, and discovery bottles are just plain fun. Here’s a collection of some of the best glow-in-the-dark sensory bottles out there. learning with sensoryKeep 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
How to Make a Glitter Jar of Floating Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Below, you’ll find out everything you need to know about how to make a glitter jar with the kids this Valentine’s Day. Be sure to grab the free printable directions at the bottom of the post. I admit it, I love glitter. Glitter seems to be a very polarizing “subject” – you either love it orKeep Reading
How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds for Discovery Bottles, Art, Literacy, and More
Wondering how to dye pumpkin seeds? We’ve got you covered. Read below about a super simple dyeing method for pumpkin seeds, and how to make them into discovery bottles (and more). You’ll definitely want to add this to your list of preschool pumpkin activities. Related: How to Dye Corn Kernels These colorful, fun discovery bottlesKeep Reading
