Sensory Activities For Preschoolers
This week I experimented with strawberries and playdough for our sensory activities for preschoolers. I will admit, I have NEVER had a successful playdough recipe…even when I TRY to follow the directions on other blogs. Today is a first of hopefully many.
This week was a bit crazy in our house. Firstly, hubby and I went on our FIRST kid free vacation. I will admit that I was in tears when my kids left with their grandparents. I was evidently depressed at church that night as well. Picture a 5’2″ (almost) woman leaning against the wall curled up in a ball. Yup that was me. Although it took some time to cope, I thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. (Does that make me a bad mommy?)
J started her Sand List for week 1 and she loved it! Here are a few pictures of some of the things we did this week.
How to make it:
1) Mix all the dry ingredients together.
2) Then add 1/2 cup of boiled water along with the oil and the strawberry puree.
3) Stir and roll.
4) Play.
J LOVED these sensory activities for preschoolers. She helped pour the ingredients in the bowl, and even helped mixed the ingredients as well. Once the playdough was all ready… purposeful play began.
We did Math. We made balls and counted and we spoke about sizes.
We worked on fine motor skills (cutting the playdough, rolling the playdough, making shapes with the playdough) and just had fun.
According to J, “This is awesome, Mom”. It was definitely an awesome week. How did your week go?
Naomi says
July 18, 2014 at 10:33 pmI’m glad you guys had a nice vacation! I love the strawberry playdough too. I bet it smells yummy! 🙂
alecia says
July 18, 2014 at 10:42 pmIt smells so good and yes we did enjoy it, after I stopped crying. 🙂
The Saving Cents Mom says
July 18, 2014 at 11:26 pmLooks like fun! Can’t wait to try it with my kids. Thanks for the idea!
Libby's Library says
July 18, 2014 at 11:55 pmThere is no reason whatsoever for you to feel guilty about enjoying your vacation. If you get away and renew every now and then, it makes you a better parent.
crystalandcomp says
July 19, 2014 at 11:28 amI have never made play dough with Jello, but really want to try. This looks like so much fun!
enchantedhomeschoolingmom says
July 19, 2014 at 11:37 amWhat a brilliant idea! I am sure it smells wonderful 🙂
Selena Robinson (@lookwerelearnin) says
July 19, 2014 at 10:00 pmI have a sensory seeker who would love this! Pinning!
alecia says
July 19, 2014 at 11:25 pmHope they love it as much as my daughter did.
Almost Unschoolers says
July 20, 2014 at 9:22 pmBeing able to enjoy yourself without the children – makes you a good wife – and an excellent mother. You are the person your children will emulate, so it’s good to be independent and strong, as well as nurturing and loving 🙂 I can just about smell the strawberries from here – wonderful fun!
alecia says
July 20, 2014 at 10:49 pmThanks, I needed to read that. I do have to keep reminding myself that it is ok to not be around my kids 24/7. And the strawberries smell AWESOME!
leftbraincraftbrain says
July 31, 2014 at 1:00 amI love the idea of using real strawberries in play dough! Thanks for sharing at the Love to Learn Linky (we pinned this too)!
Melissande says
August 22, 2014 at 9:33 amThis is excellent! I love how you did so much with it!