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Mess free rock decorating! 🤯
Did you know you can put temporary tattoos on rocks? Just apply the same way you would to skin.
The boys had so much fun with this one!

#playbasedlearning #simpleplayideas #simpleplay #diykidscrafts by @simply_playful_learning

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2 months ago

Little hands learn best through play.

I’m a math interventionist who believes early math learning should be hands-on, playful, and meaningful.

Welcome to DoughDigits! This system was designed to help children explore numbers in a way that grows with them.

More coming soon. 🤍

#playbasedlearning #earlymath #learningthroughplay #sensorylearning #maththroughplay by @simply_playful_learning

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5 months ago

The most satisfying colorful DIY you’ll see today 🌈
Save to try!

This 2 ingredient rainbow rock salt is the most satisfying filler for sensory play.
Just pour it in a bag, add a few drops of food coloring, shake it up, let it dry… and it’s ready for play!

** Not a taste-safe sensory base. Recommended for 3 and up. My boys are 5 and 9 and do not put things in their mouths.**

#sensoryplayideas #diysensoryplay #sensoryfiller #preschoolactivities by @simply_playful_learning

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DIY pencil sensory filler ✏️
Perfect for back to school sensory play! Just rice, chickpeas, round hoop pasta, and rigatoni dyed with nontoxic acrylic paint.

#sensoryplay #preschoolactivities #playbasedlearning #diysensoryplay #backtoschoolactivities by @simply_playful_learning

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Some toys never stop being fun… they just get a beautiful upgrade.

Anyone else love those colorful plastic marble runs as a kid?! This wooden marble run from @guidecraft_official is the ultimate upgrade.

Comment marble for the link!

#sensoryplay #stemplay #openendedtoys #woodentoys #playbasedlearning by @simply_playful_learning

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2 days ago

Before children ever connect sounds to letters, they need strong skills with listening, noticing, and manipulating sounds in spoken words.

We used this set from @montessorilanguage for playful, intentional practice that makes those skills stick! 💛

Comment SOUNDS for the link!

#phonologicalawareness #scienceofreading #earlyliteracy #preschoolactivities #kindergartenactivities by @simply_playful_learning

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4 days ago

Simple invitations to play often lead to the biggest learning moments. 🌽✨

We explored capacity using dyed popcorn kernels, our @meka.play tray, and containers of different sizes. I added tape lines to each container so we could make predictions, fill, compare, and see which held more or less.

No worksheets, just hands-on math, sensory play, and lots of curious conversations. 💛

Save this idea for a low-prep activity that builds early math skills through play!

#preschoolactivities #learnthroughplay #finemotorskills #sensoryplayideas #tufftrayideas by @simply_playful_learning

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6 days ago

The bears have been making headlines around here lately… so we brought our own bear adventure indoors. 🐻🌲

These incredibly realistic bear figures from @toymany.official sparked so much imaginative play. It’s amazing how a simple invitation to play can lead to big conversations and creativity.

#sensoryplay #learnthroughplay #simpleplayideas #playbasedlearning by @simply_playful_learning

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10 days ago

Morning light, a cup of coffee, and a little phonics practice with my rising kindergartner. ☀️🤍

We paired our @doughdigitsco alphabet rollers with these beautiful @montessorilanguage alphabet minis for simple, hands-on beginning sound practice.

#preschoolactivities #playbasedlearning #simpleplayideas #lowpreplearningideas #earlyliteracy by @simply_playful_learning

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11 days ago

Add some metallic paint to your water table for the most magical fun! ✨
Save to try and follow for more simple play ideas.

No it won’t dye your table, toys, or kids’ hands. Just a little squeeze is enough to create this fun swirling effect. 💫 by @simply_playful_learning

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24 days ago

No sparks. No stress.
Just a paper roll, hot glue, and a play dough moment that actually holds their attention.

What you need:
• Paper towel roll
• Hot glue gun
• Play dough or modeling clay
• Optional: loose parts

How to:
1. Use hot glue to draw simple firework shapes around a paper roll.
2. Roll on play dough to create firework imprints.
3. Celebrate your genius with a coffee you didn’t have to reheat.

Save this for your easiest 4th of July win and follow for more simple play that feels like magic. 🇺🇸🎇

#simpleplay #4thofjulycrafts #sensoryplayideas #preschoolactivities #finemotorskills by @simply_playful_learning

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