Tag Archives: sensory play

Sensory tubs

Posted on March 7, 2016 by ofamily

I am a huge fan of sensory tubs.  The first time I heard about sensory tubs was at my daughters very first Occupational Therapy session.  At first she would barely touch the tubs and never submerge her hands in it.  … Continue reading →

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New playdough bits and pieces that we love

Posted on February 15, 2016 by ofamily

We seem to have been in a bit of a play dough phase the last few weeks.  I bought the kids two new play dough sets and they both have been big hits.  The first one I actually found in … Continue reading →

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Baking rusks = a great sensory activity

Posted on January 13, 2016 by ofamily

My kids have always enjoyed eating rusks (South African “dry biscuit” that you dip into your tea) but after our recent holiday in South Africa they have returned slightly rusk obsessed and they are not cheap to buy in the … Continue reading →

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SPD – It is getting easier

Posted on November 22, 2015 by ofamily

If you are a parent with an SPD kiddie I hope after reading this you get some encouragement.  Yesterday we did an outing with our two SPD kiddies, an outing that just last year would have been difficult and yesterday … Continue reading →

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Skwooshi Magic !!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by ofamily

My kids and I were recently given some Skwooshi, never heard of it ?  Think of play dough and Kinetic Sand combined and this stuff does not dry out – yes you heard me – you can leave it out … Continue reading →

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