This gorgeous starry night sensory bottle is made using small stars that glow in the dark when charged under a light source! It’s the perfect night-time calm-down bottle to help kids fall asleep, and the glow from the stars will fade on its own as they doze off!
Activities
Looking for fun things to do with your kids? Setting up your own activities at home is easy, inexpensive and a great way to bond as a family!
Our archives contain simple science experiments, fun sensory activities and even taste-safe activities for little ones who like to put everything in their mouths!
Fizzing Baking Soda Paint Volcano (with Free Printable!)
This cool volcano craft is made using washable kids’ paint mixed with baking soda. It’s so fun, and the end result definitely deserves a place on your wall! Plus, the included printable makes this a super simple project to do with your kids. Just add drops of vinegar and have fun watching it bubble and fizz!
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Super Stretchy Water Bead Slime (Using Contact Lens Solution!)
Not sure what to do with that big batch of water beads? Try putting them in slime! Hydrated water beads add an awesome textural element to this super fun, super stretchy slime recipe. And since it calls for contact lens solution rather than borax, it won’t be as harsh on your child’s skin!
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13 Low-Prep Activities for Destructive Toddlers
Does your toddler like to destroy things? Channel their destructive energies with these 13 easy activities that can be set up in minutes! These fun, low-prep ideas will help control the destruction so you don’t have to worry, and most of them involve materials you probably already have at home!
Moon Sand Colour Mixing (Taste-Safe!)
You only need three simple kitchen ingredients to create your very own taste-safe moon sand! Moon sand (or cloud dough) is soft and crumbly, but it also holds its shape when pressed! Our kids love to combine it into new colours!
Glowing Water & Oil Mixing Experiment (Taste-Safe!)
Amaze your kids with this cool, glow-in-the-dark version of the classic oil and water mixing experiment. And since all the ingredients used are taste-safe, you don’t have to worry about your little one ingesting harmful substances!
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Chocolate Play Dough
Making your own play dough at home is both easy and cost-effective! This DIY chocolate-scented play dough smells incredible, and because it’s made from common pantry ingredients, it’s perfectly safe for little ones who like to put everything in their mouths. Homemade play dough is way softer than the store-bought kind, and it lasts for months when properly stored. You’ll never want to buy play dough again!
Crayon Resist Secret Letter Search
Looking for a fun, easy way to help your kids practice their letter recognition skills? You’ll only need a few basic materials to set up this cool activity that can be adapted in various ways depending on their age and abilities! Your little ones will love seeing hidden letters and shapes magically appear as they paint over them!
Surprise Water Bead Sensory Bag
The clear water beads hidden in this gel-filled sensory bag add a fun and unexpected textural element! Its great combination of textures makes it our all-time favourite—and it only requires a few simple materials to make!
Stovetop Psyllium Husk Slime (Taste-Safe!)
Do you have young kids who like to put everything in their mouths? Let them join in on the fun with this simple, cost-effective recipe for psyllium husk slime! This slime is taste-safe, so it’s perfect for toddlers. And if you don’t happen to have psyllium husk powder on hand, you can even replace it with Metamucil!
