Is it hot where you live? We are hitting 95 today, which for me translates into melting. Parker doesn’t do well in the heat, so on days like today we have to get him outside early. On today’s agenda? A Fireworks craft and fine motor activity! I’m not sure what these balls are called. Prickly… [Continue Reading]
Two Ingredient Playdough Recipe
May 20, 13 by 1 Comment
I love me a quick and easy playdough recipe. This one meets all the requirements. Plus, it is simple to put together AND it’s cheap. How’s that for a perfect summer time activity? You’ll need: 1 can regular shaving cream. (not the gel kind) 1 box of corn starch. liquid tempera paint (optional) … [Continue Reading]
Cake Mix Play Dough Recipe
May 1, 13 by 3 Comments
I’m always looking for new sensory experiences for Parker. It has taken years, but the kid finally appreciates a good play dough recipe. Our latest adventure? A Cake Mix Play Dough Recipe. I only had plain yellow cake mixes downstairs, however they were plain yellow cake mixes that I either snagged for free or .25… [Continue Reading]
Coloring Lima Beans for Learning and Crafts
Mar 7, 13 by 2 Comments
Usually, when people think of sensory boxes for children they think of colored rice. Colored rice, lentils, birdseed are all items that work great in sensory boxes. Today I’m going to show how to color lima beans for learning and crafts and sensory boxes too! I found bulk lima beans at Winco for $1.48 a… [Continue Reading]
Montessori Inspired Snow Art Activities
Jan 29, 13 by 1 Comment
What do a toilet paper roll, potato masher and a bit of big bubble wrap have in common? They all helped in our Montessori inspired snow art activities! The snow found us yesterday. All 14+ inches of it. It began early in the morning and didn’t let up the entire day. I took Parker… [Continue Reading]
A Sensory Rich Christmas Tree Craft
Dec 11, 12 by 4 Comments
The Christmas Tree Farm, by Ann Purmell, is one of the new holiday reads here at Praying For Parker. And with a great new book, comes some great new sensory rich Christmas Tree crafts. The supply list is simple: green felt, a star, fabric glue, and these tinsel pom-poms. I found the Christmas Tree pattern… [Continue Reading]
