A fun experiment to do while working on the Brownie senses badge. Bats ears are an adaptation to improve their hearing, because they navigate in the dark using echolocation – Bats send out sound waves using their mouth or nose.  When the sound hits an object an echo comes back.  The bat can identify an […]
A creative and pretty way to practice letters & numbers. Things you need – Gallon size Ziploc bag, glitter (optional), food coloring, hair gel (dollar store).
Use this day to teach your child an all-important beginning concept. All you need are lots of items representing opposites—for example, a soft cotton ball, a hard rock, a smooth piece of vinyl, a rough piece of sandpaper etc. Ask your child to place an object on one side of the table, then its opposite […]
National Play-Doh Day celebrates a great childhood play toy. Invented in the mid 1950s, it has entertained millions of children, and allowed them to express their creativity, both at home and in the classroom.  It’s fun and easy to celebrate National Play-Doh Day. Simply pull out the Play-Doh and ……Play! Playing with clay and […]
 ½ cup liquid starch 2 cups rock salt ½ cup glue with food color  Mix and create 3D structures on cardboard.
Introduce your child to the wonder that is her sense of touch.  • My First Taggies, by Kaori Wantanabe • several pieces of cardboard • hole punch • glue • velvet/velour • sandpaper • satin • ribbon • fleece • any other kind of fabric • permanent marker If available, read My First Taggies with your child. Introduce him to the different sensations of touching […]
Intrigue your toddler with this sticky stuff.  • ½ cup water • food coloring • cornstarch (one handful) • plastic plate or bowl Add a few drops of food coloring to the water. Place approximately one handful of cornstarch on a plastic plate or bowl. Talk with your child about how the cornstarch feels. Is it soft or hard? […]
 Toddlers need lots of sensory activities; this one helps build the fine motor skills as well as takes care of a sensory experience. My toddlers love this!   You need one bottle of any color glitter paint, a large piece of clear contact paper, a flat smooth surface and thick/wide tape.  Find […]
