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Sponge transfer
Squeeze, squish, and soak! All you need is a couple of sponges, bowls, and water for this fine motor workout with a sensory twist.
2m
10m
Magnetic tile coin run
Build a simple coin run with magnetic tiles, encouraging STEAM learning and imaginative play.
2m
10m
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Chalk and wipe
Draw letters or shapes with chalk, then wipe it clean with some sensory water play.
3m
20m
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
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Magnetic tile coin run
Build a simple coin run with magnetic tiles, encouraging STEAM learning and imaginative play.
2m
10m
Meow the song
Turn any song into a silly connection moment by meowing the tune instead of singing the lyrics.
0m
5m
· connect
Sleeping monster
Pretend to snooze while secretly waiting to pounce with a tickle when they get too close - pure squealy fun!
0m
5m
· connect
Decorate a box
Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items
2m
30m
Fizzy science
Add some simple fizzy fun to your day with this classic kitchen science experiment.
2m
20m
· make it
Nature collage
Create a beautiful nature collage by arranging flowers and leaves on a sticky cardboard frame.
5m
15m
· make it
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Taste-safe dirt sensory recipe
A scented, bumpy sensory dough that mimics dirt for taste-safe play.
3m
10m
· make it
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
Meow the song
Turn any song into a silly connection moment by meowing the tune instead of singing the lyrics.
0m
5m
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Magnetic tile puzzle
Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside
2m
10m
Sleeping monster
Pretend to snooze while secretly waiting to pounce with a tickle when they get too close - pure squealy fun!
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5m
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Decorate a box
Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items
2m
30m
Fizzy science
Add some simple fizzy fun to your day with this classic kitchen science experiment.
2m
20m
· make it
Nature collage
Create a beautiful nature collage by arranging flowers and leaves on a sticky cardboard frame.
5m
15m
· make it
Plus
2 ingredient cloud dough sensory recipe
A soft sensory dough made from just two household ingredients.
10m
20m
· make it
Fruity water play
A refreshing sensory water play idea using slices of fruit like lemons, limes, oranges, and berries. Perfect for exploring scents, textures, and splashes!
5m
20m
Tape resist art
Make fun painted art using masking tape to create shapes, letters or designs with a surprise reveal.
2m
20m
· make it
Taste-safe foam sensory recipe
Whip up this taste-safe foam using aquafaba for some bubbly, sensory fun
8m
20m
· make it
Living room dance party
Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!
1m
20m
Hide & Seek variations
Fun twists on this classic game like Sardines and Hide & Seek Tag
0m
10m
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