Did you know that newborns like sensory play every bit as much as preschoolers? Of course, I'm not talking rice box or play dough sensory play but activities that engage baby using the senses (especially sight, sound and touch) are wonderfully engaging to young babies. Recently eHow's Mom Channel asked me to write a couple of posts on babies and sensory play and today I'm sharing them with you. I had a great time writing them and reminding myself of all the easy things I can do with baby M … [Read more...]
DIY Veggie Garden Sensory Box
If you've been here since the beginning, then you'll remember the "diggers and dumpers" sensory box I made for C as a Christmas present. It was a big hit and C still enjoys it but I've been feeling like it's time to change it up. So a few weeks ago I exchanged the pinto beans for black beans (to imitate soil) and put together this vegetable garden sensory box. I found a lot of my supplies at Target. (The gloves, trowel, and watering can were in the dollar section. The … [Read more...]