Kids Crafts, Sensory Play, Science, and More
Over the summer, we participated in Camp Slumberkins which promoted a growth mindset for our children. We learned so many different things each week. The weeks were divided into four different growth categories. We learned to try your best, be flexible, take a break, and keep trying. One of the first activities that we did was something called Oobleck. This was a sensory activity that I had not heard of yet but I was so excited to try it.
Read moreAs you may have seen, we do a lot of sensory play around here and it is for good reason. There are so many benefits to sensory play. We recognize that sensory play can create a bit of a mess at times but we truly feel that the benefits outweigh the need to clean up the occasional mess. We also set boundaries around how we play. So let’s dive into all the benefits of sensory play and even talk a little more about the boundaries we set in our home.
We have been talking about trying to catch a Leprechaun since last St. Patrick’s Day. My kids spent a good majority of the day last year coming up with a plan and seeking out a Leprechaun with their uncle. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, last year’s attempts were not successful. So this year, they wanted to set up a Leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day.
