by Sally | Oct 3, 2011 | Art, Playdough & Clay, Sensory Play
This is such a sweet clay project designed by Aubree Hayden, who worked with me at Philbrook during summer camp. The children loved it! I am so sad I did not get a final photo of the project. But you can see the easy peasy way to make it in the video...
by Sally | Oct 1, 2011 | Art, Art Projects, Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory
This is one of those tried and true clay projects for early childhood. It is very simple. You give the student a ball of clay and a paper towel. The student puts the paper towel over their knee and then pats the clay on top of their knee to create a...
by Sally | Aug 17, 2011 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Sensory Play
I'm Kelly, I have a fun little blog called Running With Glitter. My daughter is the luckiest Kindergartner this year. She has Mrs. Haughey as a teacher. I'm so excited! If could magically make up the perfect teacher she would be it! Today I'm going to share with you a...
by Sally | Aug 13, 2011 | Art, Art Projects, Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory
This summer, at the art museum, I had the children make clay birds. The birds turned out so cute! I failed to get photos of the finished birds. I only have this photo – of a bird left behind by one child. INSTRUCTIONS: The children will be making five basic...
by Sally | May 10, 2011 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Sensory Play, Sensory Tubs
Okay, I just love other bloggers! Child Central Station mentioned she had her own version of moon sand using baby oil (instead of water)! I knew I had to give it a try with the Ocean unit the kindergartens at my school do at this time. It is wonderful! It...
by Sally | May 3, 2011 | Playdough & Clay, Science & Sensory, Sensory Play
MOON SAND RECIPE It is a basic 2 to 1 ratio (sand to cornstarch) 6 cups of play sand (I used Crayola Brand – Blue) 3 cups of cornstarch 1 1/2 cups of cold water Begin by mixing the sand and cornstarch together. Next, add the water and mix it with your hands. ...
