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Scented Spring Sensory Bin

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Preschoolers playing in soapy water with text that reads simple scented spring sensory bin

This super low-prep spring sensory bin needs to be added to your spring activities for preschoolers today! You only need a few ingredients for it, and the bin will keep your students engaged for hours. Kids explore important early learning concepts with this spring water sensory bin, all while playing and having fun. Multiple sensesKeep Reading

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Water Displacement Science Experiment for Kids

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We love a good science experiment for kids around here, and we love water. Today, we’re sharing some fun involving both! This super simple experiment focuses on teaching the concept of water displacement. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s SCIENCE FOR KIDDOS Pinterest board? easy and fun science experiment for kids I may get commissions for purchasesKeep Reading

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Glowing Galaxy Water Bin | A Fun Space Activity

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The preschool kiddos have been enjoying a space theme recently. Oh, who am I kidding? I’ve been enjoying it just as much! We just tried out a super fun water-based space activity, and it was a HIT (as was turning the lights on and off to observe the glow)! The children originally called it TheKeep Reading

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Simple Pond Sensory Play Idea

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Looking for an easy-peasy pond sensory play idea? Well look no further . . . we’ve got you covered! 🙂 Our pond sensory bin came about when Engineer (who’s almost 8) and one of my pre-k kiddos (who’s 4) put their heads together. I love that the bin is child-made using materials we have inKeep Reading

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14 Scented Water Activities for Kids

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It’s no surprise to regular readers that the kiddos and I love scented sensory activities!  Today I’m sharing scented water activities for kids to play and learn with.  This post is part of All Things Kids’ Learning with Water Play blog hop today.  Be sure to check out what the others are sharing today! scentedKeep Reading

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Incredibly Easy Apple Sensory Table – Apple Scented Water

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The kids loved this easy apple sensory table during a recent preschool apple theme. They were so engaged with the activity as well as the literacy component we added to the mix. A deliciously scented apple sensory table for kids Yes, I am still on my apple-theme kick!  🙂  We’ve been learning about apples sinceKeep Reading

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Frozen Jewels {A Skylanders Party Game}

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This Skylanders party game is a great addition to your list of simple sensory activities, especially if you have any Skylanders fans in the midst. And the kids will absolutely love the chance to go on an epic quest to uncover frozen jewels! Engineer recently turned 6 and really wanted a Skylander birthday party.  KeepKeep Reading

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Water Versus Oil {A Sensory Play Experiment}

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Introduce your students to science this year with a sensory play experiment. And it’s a great addition to your list of simple sensory activities for the classroom. First, students will have the chance to practice fine motor skills and engage their senses with the sensory bottle. Then they will get to compare how beads behaveKeep Reading

Filed Under: Early Learning Tagged With: Water

PVC Pipe Physics for Kids

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The PVC pipe physics for kids is a wonderful addition to your list of summer activities for preschoolers! Gather various PVC pipes and connectors. Set up a sensory table, large bin, or baby pool full of water. Add in some scoops, cups, and funnels. Then let the children lead the way in creating a pipeKeep Reading

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Water Fun for Kids: Workin’ at the Car Wash

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Be sure to include water fun for kids to your list of super fun summer activities for preschoolers! Summer, kids, and water? That’s a formula for fun! Add to that some soap, sponges, bikes, and a dirty minivan, and you have tons of water fun for kids!  At a recent summer camp, we set upKeep Reading

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