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More toys doesn’t equal less boredom! If you’re tired of thinking of ideas and bringing home more toys for your kids to forget about in a day, check out my sensory play guide for beginners or my sensory recipe guide. Comment PLAY and I’ll send you the link. Don’t forget to use code PLAY20 for 20% off! Follow along for more super simple kids ideas (that don’t require a trip to the toy aisle)!
More toys doesn’t equal less boredom! If you’re tired of thinking of ideas and bringing home more toys for your kids to forget about in a day, check out my sensory play guide for beginners or my sensory recipe guide. Comment PLAY and I’ll send you the link. Don’t forget to use code PLAY20 for 20% off! Follow along for more super simple kids ideas (that don’t require a trip to the toy aisle)!
I know the feeling of staring at your kids thinking, “Okay….. now what?” Sensory play doesn’t have to be messy, expensive, or complicated - and there’s no need to scroll for hours looking for a fun and simple ideas your kids will actually love. That’s why I created a sensory play guide with over 150 easy setups anyone can do. Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the link! Use code PLAY20 for 20% off!
I know the feeling of staring at your kids thinking, “Okay….. now what?” Sensory play doesn’t have to be messy, expensive, or complicated - and there’s no need to scroll for hours looking for a fun and simple ideas your kids will actually love. That’s why I created a sensory play guide with over 150 easy setups anyone can do. Comment GUIDE and I’ll send you the link! Use code PLAY20 for 20% off!
Some moms see a sensory bin and think: “Absolutely not. That’s a mess waiting to happen.” But here’s the thing… Sensory bins aren’t about perfection. They’re about exploring, scooping, pouring, and imagining. And if your kid only plays for two minutes? That’s still two minutes of hands-on learning, creativity, and play. And after repeated practice and stamina built playing with sensory bins ... It's how I get dinner on the table. Follow @somemoreplay if you want simple play ideas that keep little hands busy.
Some moms see a sensory bin and think: “Absolutely not. That’s a mess waiting to happen.” But here’s the thing… Sensory bins aren’t about perfection. They’re about exploring, scooping, pouring, and imagining. And if your kid only plays for two minutes? That’s still two minutes of hands-on learning, creativity, and play. And after repeated practice and stamina built playing with sensory bins ... It's how I get dinner on the table. Follow @somemoreplay if you want simple play ideas that keep little hands busy.
If you’re drowning in toys may I suggest… Checking your pantry? 😅 Sensory play keeps my kids entertained more than any other toy. It’s cheap, reusable, and open ended which is perfect for big imaginations. Follow along for super simple ideas your kids will love!
If you’re drowning in toys may I suggest… Checking your pantry? 😅 Sensory play keeps my kids entertained more than any other toy. It’s cheap, reusable, and open ended which is perfect for big imaginations. Follow along for super simple ideas your kids will love!
So many people struggle introducing or getting their kids to actually use a sensory bin. These are some things that have helped us (and it’s truly become a GAME changing activity for us!) it’s something I always have set up and I pull it out when I know they need some independent play time! 1. Theme: always have a theme! It gives their imagination a starting point! 2. Colors: have lots of them! More fun and more inviting for a child! 3. Textures: the more the merrier! Pom poms, silk flowers, rice, beans, cereals, squishy toys, hard toys, etc! 4. Input: listen to your child or notice their interests and create a bin around that! 5. Tools: bring in new scoops or pinchers to make it more fun! 6. Practice: it’s really a skill that requires practice, especially if you want them to do it independently. You’ll likely need to do it with them for a while before they’re ready to do it alone! 7. Independence: once they’ve gained the skill, the joy of playing completely independently is quite motivating (at least for my child) so it’s definitely an activity she returns to frequently!
So many people struggle introducing or getting their kids to actually use a sensory bin. These are some things that have helped us (and it’s truly become a GAME changing activity for us!) it’s something I always have set up and I pull it out when I know they need some independent play time! 1. Theme: always have a theme! It gives their imagination a starting point! 2. Colors: have lots of them! More fun and more inviting for a child! 3. Textures: the more the merrier! Pom poms, silk flowers, rice, beans, cereals, squishy toys, hard toys, etc! 4. Input: listen to your child or notice their interests and create a bin around that! 5. Tools: bring in new scoops or pinchers to make it more fun! 6. Practice: it’s really a skill that requires practice, especially if you want them to do it independently. You’ll likely need to do it with them for a while before they’re ready to do it alone! 7. Independence: once they’ve gained the skill, the joy of playing completely independently is quite motivating (at least for my child) so it’s definitely an activity she returns to frequently!
If you’re anti-mess… I get it! But you don’t have to be anti-sensory play. These are my top tips for dealing with the chaos that can come with these activities. I dread the clean up but have found it’s (almost) always worth it! Follow for more super simple kids play ideas.
If you’re anti-mess… I get it! But you don’t have to be anti-sensory play. These are my top tips for dealing with the chaos that can come with these activities. I dread the clean up but have found it’s (almost) always worth it! Follow for more super simple kids play ideas.
Sensory play is an important part of child development, especially in early childhood! Research shows that sensory play is essential for: 🧮 Practicing skills (dumping/filling, cause and effect, size concepts) ✋🏾 Working on boundaries within play 🧐 Increasing curiosity and sustained engagement with an activity 🧘🏻‍♀️ Aiding in self-regulation through activities that calm the nervous system 👌🏼 Refining fine motor skills ✨ And it’s FUN! ✨ It doesn’t have to be anything fancy either. Whether it’s sand, water, rice, playdough, leaves and sticks, flour and baby oil - add whatever you have to a bin with a couple cups and toys and your child will love it! 🙃 Don’t be afraid to let them get a little messy - remember, that’s how kids learn! I love to use sensory play as: 📺 a transition from screen time for my toddler, 💦 a calm way to connect with my sensory-seeking baby, 🍽️ and as a tool for occupying my kids when I need to get the dishes done or dinner made! I personally enjoy using a theme or holiday to inspire the sensory bins I make (I love me some Pinterest ideas 🙃), but they can be as simple as water and plastic animals or rice and cups. And there are tons of simple taste-friendly ideas on Pinterest or Instagram for your younger kids! Follow @parentempowerance for more research-based parenting tips and tools! 🫶🏼
Sensory play is an important part of child development, especially in early childhood! Research shows that sensory play is essential for: 🧮 Practicing skills (dumping/filling, cause and effect, size concepts) ✋🏾 Working on boundaries within play 🧐 Increasing curiosity and sustained engagement with an activity 🧘🏻‍♀️ Aiding in self-regulation through activities that calm the nervous system 👌🏼 Refining fine motor skills ✨ And it’s FUN! ✨ It doesn’t have to be anything fancy either. Whether it’s sand, water, rice, playdough, leaves and sticks, flour and baby oil - add whatever you have to a bin with a couple cups and toys and your child will love it! 🙃 Don’t be afraid to let them get a little messy - remember, that’s how kids learn! I love to use sensory play as: 📺 a transition from screen time for my toddler, 💦 a calm way to connect with my sensory-seeking baby, 🍽️ and as a tool for occupying my kids when I need to get the dishes done or dinner made! I personally enjoy using a theme or holiday to inspire the sensory bins I make (I love me some Pinterest ideas 🙃), but they can be as simple as water and plastic animals or rice and cups. And there are tons of simple taste-friendly ideas on Pinterest or Instagram for your younger kids! Follow @parentempowerance for more research-based parenting tips and tools! 🫶🏼
He wanted to change the sensory bin… so we used what we had ✨ I love when simple setups turn into something totally different. No new prep, just following his lead and letting the play grow. Save this one for later if your kids love to remix the bin too 💛 create • play • explore • repeat #sensoryplay #toddleractivities #simpleplayideas #openendedplay #learningthroughplay
He wanted to change the sensory bin… so we used what we had ✨ I love when simple setups turn into something totally different. No new prep, just following his lead and letting the play grow. Save this one for later if your kids love to remix the bin too 💛 create • play • explore • repeat #sensoryplay #toddleractivities #simpleplayideas #openendedplay #learningthroughplay
Childhood wasn’t meant to be spent on iPads. It was meant for messy hands, curiosity, pouring, scooping, mixing, exploring and discovering how the world works. Simple sensory play like this is doing far more than keeping your child busy. It is supporting brain development, language, problem solving, creativity and fine motor skills. And the best part is you don’t need fancy toys. Most of the time you already have everything you need at home. Hi, I’m Ella, a registered early childhood teacher and mum. I help parents turn everyday items at home into meaningful learning and play for babies and toddlers. SAVE this idea to try later and follow for more simple play ideas that support your child’s development 🤍 If you want 50+ easy sensory play setups ready to go, you can find them inside our Ultimate Sensory Play Guide through the link in our bio. #sensoryplayideas #toddleractivities #learningthroughplay #playathome #toddlerplay #mumlife #earlychildhoodeducation #toddlerdevelopment #activitiesforkids #playideas #mumsofinstagram #kiwimums
Childhood wasn’t meant to be spent on iPads. It was meant for messy hands, curiosity, pouring, scooping, mixing, exploring and discovering how the world works. Simple sensory play like this is doing far more than keeping your child busy. It is supporting brain development, language, problem solving, creativity and fine motor skills. And the best part is you don’t need fancy toys. Most of the time you already have everything you need at home. Hi, I’m Ella, a registered early childhood teacher and mum. I help parents turn everyday items at home into meaningful learning and play for babies and toddlers. SAVE this idea to try later and follow for more simple play ideas that support your child’s development 🤍 If you want 50+ easy sensory play setups ready to go, you can find them inside our Ultimate Sensory Play Guide through the link in our bio. #sensoryplayideas #toddleractivities #learningthroughplay #playathome #toddlerplay #mumlife #earlychildhoodeducation #toddlerdevelopment #activitiesforkids #playideas #mumsofinstagram #kiwimums
This took 5 minutes and was a hit! Would your kids play with it? 🐠🌊 #SensoryPlay #KidsActivities #ToddlerActivities #MomIdeas #QuickActivities
This took 5 minutes and was a hit! Would your kids play with it? 🐠🌊 #SensoryPlay #KidsActivities #ToddlerActivities #MomIdeas #QuickActivities
Comment “FREEBIE” and I’ll send you my FREE Sensory Play Menu. It helps you choose sensory play based on what your child needs. Whether they need calming play, movement, fine motor practice, or something to stay engaged longer. Follow along for simple learn through play ideas you can do at home. 🌿✨
Comment “FREEBIE” and I’ll send you my FREE Sensory Play Menu. It helps you choose sensory play based on what your child needs. Whether they need calming play, movement, fine motor practice, or something to stay engaged longer. Follow along for simple learn through play ideas you can do at home. 🌿✨
Sensory toys that keep toddlers busy for more than 5 minutes? Yes please 🙌 These are some of our favorite low-mess sensory toys for toddlers that help with fine motor skills, learning, and keeping little hands busy. Save this for the next time you need an easy toddler activity! 💛 #AKAMom #ToddlerToys #SensoryPlay #ToddlerActivities #MomLife
Sensory toys that keep toddlers busy for more than 5 minutes? Yes please 🙌 These are some of our favorite low-mess sensory toys for toddlers that help with fine motor skills, learning, and keeping little hands busy. Save this for the next time you need an easy toddler activity! 💛 #AKAMom #ToddlerToys #SensoryPlay #ToddlerActivities #MomLife
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