Playful Home Education Blog

A simple drawing activity, watercolour salt painting involves drawing with glue, covering it with salt and touching it with watercolour. Seeing the colour spread through the salt to create soft, magical patterns, gives the little ones immense joy. It’s creative, hands-on and perfect for play-based learning. Kids learn about capillary action, colour mixing, texture and movement while enjoying a fun art experience.

One of the best things for sensory play are water beads. They are colorful, smooth, squishy and cool to touch. And super easy to prep.

Three easy crafts for kids with simple things at home.

Here are some great developmental, play and learning activities for your baby from the age of 4 months to 18 months!