Being stuck inside with a toddler is trying. Winters are so hard! Once it starts to get nicer out, it’s time to start collecting outdoor toddler toys. I’ve gathered some of the top outdoor toddler toys for under $25 on Amazon.
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Outside Play
Spring is coming! In some places, it may not feel like it (Midwest, get with the program), but I promise, it’s coming. It makes me get all excited for outside play! My kids are finally at the age where I can send them outside to play without needing to go with them.
Continue readingPlay Dough Mats – Alphabet
Play dough mats are a great way to manipulate dough into shapes and also learn a little bit during the process. They’re a great activity for kids who like to learn with their sense of touch. Here is a printable for you with letters of the alphabet and numbers!
Continue readingAnimal Action Dice
Large motor activities are so important – especially in the winter months when you feel like you’re stuck inside all day. Grab this animal action dice printable and get to moving!
Continue reading2 Ingredient Moon Sand
This 2-ingredient moon sand is ridiculously easy and works well in keeping your sensory loving kids busy while you sip your hot coffee.
Continue readingDIY Slime
Looking for a great rainy day activity? DIY slime is sure to keep your kiddos busy when they can’t get outside for the day. It’s sensory play and when you add things to the slime, it’s perfect for imaginative play!
Continue readingEasy play dough recipe
Play dough can get expensive after continuing to replace it. Check out this really easy play dough recipe you can make on your own. All the ingredients can be added to your grocery list.
First Published: August 14th, 2015… Last Updated: July 4, 2019
My kids adore sensory play. While I can sometimes feel like the mess is overwhelming, it really helps regulate my kids and their behavior. I will see them getting too antsy and will offer them sensory play. It’s great for hot summer days, rainy days, or days when it’s too cold to even look outside.
We have sensory bottles and sensory bins for them, but one of their favorite activities is play dough. This easy play dough recipe is super simple to throw together and your kids can make it their own by choosing their favorite color.
I find that using the gel food coloring gives it a much more bold color than the regular liquid color.
The best part about this recipe? It’s “edible!” It doesn’t taste very good (unless your kid loves lots of salt) but it’s okay if they eat it.
Easy play dough recipe
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon oil (I use coconut oil)
- Food coloring/food coloring gel
- 1 cup boiling water
Easy play dough recipe instructions
- Mix together all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
- Add the food coloring/food gel to the boiling water.
- Add the oil and water to the well and mix. (It’s going to look like you screwed up royally, but trust me, you did not. Let it sit for about 20 minutes and come back – it’s all good 🙂 )
- You may need to add a little more oil if it’s too sticky! I honestly feel like it’s different each time I make it.
Keep it stored in an airtight container. How long it lasts depends on how often your kids play with it, but you can add oil or flour to adjust if you feel it’s wearing down. I have a giant bucket of 100 cookie cutters that my kids use to play with it. They were a Christmas gift (I requested) and I’m horrible at baking – so now they’re toys.
