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Foamy Flyswatter Sensory Play

Foamy Flyswatter Sensory Play

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

This simple sensory play activity is fun whether it’s hot or cold and easily adaptable for both toddlers and older children….
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DIY Bath Salts – Mother’s Day Gift Fun!

DIY Bath Salts – Mother’s Day Gift Fun!

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I love DIY Bath Salts because they are one of the easiest gifts that children of all ages can have…
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Soapy Sensory Slime

Soapy Sensory Slime

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I love finding easy ways to incorporate sensory play opportunities and this easy soapy slime recipe is a favourite! It’s slimy…
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Make your own Puffy Paint for Play

Make your own Puffy Paint for Play

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If you want to try something a little different next time you pull out the paints why not make your own homemade…
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Make your own Sensory Small World

Make your own Sensory Small World

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I enjoy creating opportunities for small world play – especially outside where I try to incorporate them into the natural…
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How to make and play with Homemade Paint

How to make and play with Homemade Paint

by The Empowered Educator 7 Comments

Making your own homemade paint for creative play can save educators and parents a lot of money over time and…
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Easy Sensory Slime Recipe for Play

Easy Sensory Slime Recipe for Play

by The Empowered Educator 5 Comments

As an educator and parent I have always loved the benefits of sensory slime play for children. In the past…
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Crowns from Nature – Mess Free Sensory Fun

Crowns from Nature – Mess Free Sensory Fun

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 Regular readers will know how much I love to incorporate natural elements and hands on sensory experiences into our play…
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Sensory Painting for children – Exploring texture through art

Sensory Painting for children – Exploring texture through art

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

I love to find ways to incorporate sensory learning into everyday children’s play and this simple salt paint activity is…
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Make your own rainbow sensory balls for play!

Make your own rainbow sensory balls for play!

by The Empowered Educator 16 Comments

Today I’m sharing a play recipe that provides a water bead alternative! Why an alternative? I’ve often looked at the…
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Fun Fine Motor Ideas with Baked Cotton Balls..

Fun Fine Motor Ideas with Baked Cotton Balls..

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

When I recently posted pictures of the fun we had been having with paint and cotton balls on my Facebook…
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Sustainable Fun  with Kids – Making Lavender Perfume

Sustainable Fun with Kids – Making Lavender Perfume

by The Empowered Educator 1 Comment

My 3 and 4 year old family day care group have been showing a lot of interest in the lavender…
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Jodie
Hi, I'm Jode, Mum to twins and a teen, and an early childhood educator.
I love to share ideas & resources for play based learning
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