It’s hot outside and you’re stuck inside. Venturing out isn’t in the budget today or you just don’t feel like it. You need some entertainment for your kids at home. Here is a great list of stuff you can do while you’re trapped inside, for whatever reason!
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Scissor Skills
Working on scissor skills does so much more than just plain scissor skills – if that makes sense. It helps strengthen fine motor skills which in turns help with shoe tying, writing, drawing, etc. I know it seems scary to allow a child to have a pair of scissors and a piece of paper, but I’m here to help you see that it really isn’t!
Continue readingToddler Sorting Activity
This toddler sorting activity addresses lots of skills and is super easy to put together. I even adapted it to add my 5 year into it as well.
Continue reading50 Household Items You Can Use To Paint
Did you know there are tons of household items you can use to paint? They can be found in the kitchen, bathroom, play room, etc. Read on to find out more!
Continue readingThe benefits of playing with clay
Did you know that clay has lots of benefits besides just imagination? I love the sensory aspect of playing with clay, but there are a lot more skills to be mentioned as well!
Continue readingWhy I don’t love flashcards for preschool
Do you use flashcards for preschool? Let’s break it down and talk about their effectiveness and if they actually work for preschool learners. Spoiler alert – I don’t like them!
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.
