Sticks: Playdough Playbus Birthday Cake

Playdough is really cheap and easy to make, and there are so so so many benefits of giving children the chance to play with it. It is one of our favourite things to play with on the Playbus. Have a go at making some yourself if you fancy! Here’s Ian making a playdough Playbus birthday […]

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Spoons: Baby Sensory Exploration

Here’s a fun baby play idea – explore “same” and “different”, different textures.. or noises different spoons make, or even different temperatures that spoons have (you could use a cup of cold water and a lukewarm one for this). Have fun!

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Sensory Play for Babies

You might be comfortable playing with food, and there is a solution: use shaving foam, if you think that works best with your baby! This is really fun! Do try it at home!

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Sensory Play Box

Explore texture by hiding objects in a box and letting your little one feel them with their hands. No peeking! What does it feel like? What could it be? This is a good one to activate the sense of touch, but also a great one for children to develop their language skills as they try […]

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Sensory Play: Moon Dust

Have you ever tried making moon dust? A combo of flour or cornflour with some oil makes a crumbly material that holds its shape when you mold it together. Add some food colouring or essential oils for added sensory stimulation!

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Sensory Play: Cornflour Gloop

Cornflour gloop is the most curious thing! A mixture of water and cornflour makes an incredibly engaging activity for toddlers and older children alike, because it feels amazing and is just so weird! How can a mixture be both a solid and a liquid at the same time??

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Sensory Play: Treasure Baskets

Have you tried making a treasure basket at home for your baby? Treasure baskets are a lovely way to let your baby explore using all of their senses. All you need is a collection of household items that are safe for your baby to look at, to touch and to smell, to suck and to […]

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