Sensory Play Archives - Buggy and Buddy

How to Make a Rainstick Instrument

Chelsey — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:09 +0000

Here’s how to make a rainstick using a cardboard tube and some crafting materials. The kids loved making this homemade instrument and using it to explore sound! It’s science, art and musical activity all in one. Homemade rainsticks make a great craft for kids and a fun science activity too. The kids love the creative freedom...

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Ocean Slime Recipe

Chelsey — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:43:50 +0000

If you’ve ever wondered how to make slime, you’re in luck. Today I’m sharing a super simple slime recipe that can be modified to fit any theme. We used this recipe to create our ocean slime! We have been on focusing on all kinds of ocean themed activities for kids. Be sure to check out some of our...

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Jungle Slime Recipe

Chelsey — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 23:16:35 +0000

Here’s a simple slime recipe you can use for just about any theme. We used it to make jungle slime! (It also works for rainforest slime or African savanna slime.) In my most recent after school kindergarten class, the kids and I made jungle slime. They loved mixing their own ingredients and playing with their slimy, gooey, messy...

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Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids (FREE Printable)

Chelsey — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 02:30:44 +0000

We absolutely love this outdoor scavenger hunt free printable! Not only does it encourage all kinds of sensory discoveries, but it also provides room for children to sketch their findings! Follow our Outdoor Play and Learning Pinterest board! (This post contains affiliate links.) This post was originally published on June 10, 2014 and has...

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DIY Watermelon Squishy Toy

Chelsey — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 15:16:48 +0000

Here’s how to make your own squishies, the latest craze in the toy world. This tutorial will teach you how to make your very own watermelon squishy toy (and you can use the same method for any shape) and provide you with tips and materials you’ll need to get busy creating! Follow our Crafts and...

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Model Magic Slime Recipe

Chelsey — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 23:25:55 +0000

This model magic slime recipe is one of our favorites! (Some people call it butter slime due to its consistency.) I like that it’s not drippy and sticky, but more of a slime you want to play with to relax or use as a fidget toy in a sense. Follow our Slime Recipes Pinterest board...

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Glow in the Dark Playdough Recipe

Chelsey — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 21:43:43 +0000

Here’s a glow in the dark playdough recipe that’s sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! It’s perfect for sensory play and no black light is needed to make it glow. Follow our Recipes for Play and Creating Pinterest board for even more ideas! I’ve had this idea for creating...

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Winter Wonderland Small World Play

Chelsey — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 05:08:53 +0000

Here’s a super fun sensory play activity for preschoolers- Winter Wonderland Small World! It’s easy to set up and inspires all kinds of imaginative play! Follow our Winter Play and Learning Pinterest board! *This post was originally published on January 11, 2014 and has since been updated. This week I’ll be collaborating with five other amazing...

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6 Fun Ways to Keep the Kids Cool this Summer

Chelsey — Tue, 26 May 2015 12:00:19 +0000

I’m so thrilled to have the super talented, Asia, from Fun at Home with Kids guest posting today! Asia is one of the most talented people out there and is a major super star when it comes to just about anything kid-related- especially sensory play! You are going to LOVE all the fun ideas she’s sharing...

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St. Patrick’s Day Crafts: Mini Sound Shakers

Chelsey — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 04:22:16 +0000

Here’s a simple St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids that incorporates the science of sound and creative play- make mini sound shakers just the right size for leprechauns! Follow our Sensory Play Pinterest board! We’ve been having so much fun with our mini sound shakers. There’s lots of fun learning activities you can do with them,...

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Celebration Playdough Recipe for Kids

Chelsey — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 22:08:30 +0000

This celebration-themed homemade playdough is a super fun way to make any day special for kids- especially a birthday or New Year’s Ever! Follow our Recipes for Play and Creating Pinterest board! January 1st is just around the corner, and I wanted to come up with a special play activity for the kids to do...

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Gingerbread Playdough Recipe

Chelsey — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 19:54:06 +0000

This gingerbread playdough recipe is the perfect winter sensory play activity. Combine the homemade gingerbread playdough with a few loose parts, and your child will have all kinds of fun creating their very own gingerbread men! (This post contains affiliate links.) Follow our Winter Crafts and Learning Pinterest board! After reading the story, The Gingerbread Man,...

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