One of my driving goals as a parent is making sure that my children know how to process, deal with, and function with big emotions. We all have them, and we all need to know how to work with them. I want my kids to be able to identify their emotions and work through them […] The post How to Make an Emotions Sensory Bag appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
I’m not going to lie, taste-safe play ideas are my favorite. Anytime I can give my little one a fun sensory experience that doubles as a snack it’s a huge win. Our beautiful Taste-Safe Apple Pie Sensory Bin is a (primarily) taste-safe activity, so it’s okay to snack a little while playing. Set this up […] The post Taste Safe Apple Pie Sensory Bin appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
You’ve seen this in the store, and have probably had children begging for them in the aisles, but did you know it’s actually easy and fun to make your own water beads stress ball at home? You’ll have stress relief ready in minutes and the supplies to make more as needed with minimal cost. As […] The post Textured Water Beads Stress Ball appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
I love incorporated new and different ingredients into our playdough recipes! Embracing variety provides an ever changing sensory experience for sensory seeking kiddos of all ages. You might be surprised to know that even teenagers will come to the table to play when the playdough smells this good. Get your whole family involved in the […] The post Chai Tea Playdough appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
If you are looking for a fun and easy ocean craft you can do with household supplies you already have, try bubble painting a fish and a turtle with your kids. This exciting process art activity engages your kids in a rich sensory experience that also inspires creativity. It’s simple to do and works for […] The post Bubble Painting Fish and Turtle appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
What if you know you need to get your kids moving more but aren’t sure how to make that happen? Maybe it’s raining outside, or maybe they are angry at their bikes or afraid of bees or something. Perhaps your child is just resistant to movement completely. Whether you need a complete change of pace […] The post Exercise Bingo Game Free Printable appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Do you have toddlers to teens at home and find yourself needing a handy way to calm someone down, keep a little someone occupied in a quiet setting, or fight boredom on a long trip? You are not alone! Our Harvest Sensory Bottle is the perfect tool to have on hand this Fall when the […] The post Harvest Sensory Bottle appeared first on The Chaos and the Clutter.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Not only will The Day the Crayons Quit Sensory Bin encourage your family to read aloud together, it will also provide positive sensory input.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Finding joy amidst the chaos of everyday life - Find ideas for family connection, special needs parenting, sensory play and sensory processing.| The Chaos and the Clutter
In Sensory Processing Explained, find all you need regarding sensory processing in one easy-to-navigate handbook. You’ll gain the tools you need to help your child or student navigate their senses. You will also find strategies and activities that will benefit all children.| The Chaos and the Clutter
If your child chews on clothing or pencils or licks everything in sight because of sensory or anxiety issues, these tips may help.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Do you spend too much time in waiting rooms? These tips will help that time be less painful and maybe even productive!| The Chaos and the Clutter
This Jenga Feelings Game is perfect for parents, teachers or therapists to use to help kids talk about their emotions and experiences.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Busy bags are wonderful for times when kids need a quiet activity. They are great for reinforcing learning concepts. These sensory busy bags for kids are perfect for both of those things.| The Chaos and the Clutter
This lavender scented playdough offers both a sensory experience and the calming effect of the lavender. It includes both a cook and no cook recipe.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Making paint with flower petals is a great way to combine science exploration with art.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Check out this awesome edible shark fluffy slime recipe. It smells like white chocolate, is borax free, and totally taste safe.| The Chaos and the Clutter
This was one of those activities that probably was better conceptually than it actually was in reality but the kids were just happy to have an excuse to get to eat a freezie! I used fingerpainting paper because it is glossy and doesn’t tear easily. Incidentally, this seems to be my go-to paper for all […]| The Chaos and the Clutter
Condensed milk edible paint is easy to make and it is safe for use with even young children. It creates beautiful, glossy pictures.| The Chaos and the Clutter
An emotions sensory bin combines one of your child's favorite ways to play with an important developmental milestone: emotional literacy.| The Chaos and the Clutter
Our fun and engaging Honeycomb Sensory Activity is a great way to start exploring the world of bees while providing unique sensory feedback.| The Chaos and the Clutter
This simple tutorial for how to make a stress ball (or sensory ball) walks you through each step and provides a video. They are easy and inexpensive to make| The Chaos and the Clutter
Create a Calm Down Kit for Your Child to help combat anxiety - includes free printable relaxation prompt cards| The Chaos and the Clutter
This pudding playdough recipe is taste safe. It's easy to make and provides a great play opportunity for little ones.| The Chaos and the Clutter