3 of the Biggest Benefits of Flexible Seating
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 11 Jul 2024
Flexible seating has been trending for quite a while now, it has been seen at schools, offices, and even at home, but what exactly are the benefits of these trending seating options?1. ChoiceOne of th…
7 Taste-Safe Sensory Ideas for Toddlers
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 29 May 2024
Sensory play is a simple and easy way to engage your child in a fun learning activity. More and more sensory materials are popping up on shelves across stores and online, but it is just as easy and mo…
Smart Spaces for Your Toddler
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 10 Aug 2023
Time for Recess at Home!Ever dream of creating a playground in your backyard? Building it is easier than you may think. With the Young Explorers line at Simplay3, you can customize your setup with 12…
Turn your Summer Water Table into a Fall Sensory Bin
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 16 Sep 2022
As summer comes to a close, you are probably storing away all the fun outdoor water tables from summer. But, not so fast! Give those water tables new life by turning them into fun sensory tables and b…
The BEST water play activities for the summer
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 14 Jul 2022
Has it hit 100 degrees where you’re at yet? It sure feels like it here! With the heat, you may have the urge to keep the kids inside, even though they are begging to go out. Stay cool this summer with…
5 Sensory sandbox learning opportunities
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 22 May 2022
Take your sandbox to new depths by sprinkling in these creative yet simple sensory learning experiences.
Kids have been playing in sand for years, even centuries. And I think we can all agree the…
How to take your water table to a whole new level
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 12 May 2022
Water play is an essential part of childhood, whether that be swimming pools, splash pads, bathtubs, sinks or buckets. Not only is it fun, it can be used to develop important skills and lessons for yo…
How to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. topics while gardening with your child
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 6 Apr 2022
S.T.E.A.M. stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. For many years, the original acronym was S.T.E.M., but recently an effort has been made to take the S.T.E.M. education to the n…
How to Develop Skills & Get the Winter Wiggles out Indoors
Posted by Jess Goodwin on 7 Feb 2022
Jack Frost has officially swept his way into winter (in most places). His winds might make it too cold for your little ones to get their energy out outside, so it is time to bring the fun inside. T…
5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Weekend Itinerary
Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 4 Nov 2020
Fall is here and the leaves are down! Here are 5 Fall Activities to Add to Your Weekend Itinerary!1) Create a big leaf pileHave the kids work together to build "the largest leaf pile!" At the end…
5 Ways to Use Your In & Out Activity Table for Remote Learning
Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 2 Sep 2020
Many schools are transitioning to remote learning or hybrid classes. Being able to provide a learning space for your child while they are home is more important than ever! Here are 5 ways to use your…
Indoor Cold Day Activities for Children Aged 2+
Posted by Shaye Sicurella on 25 Feb 2020
Spring can not get here soon enough! There’s still some snowy days and cold weather ahead of us, so we put together a list of 8 great Snow Day activities for you and the kids to enjoy!1) Homemade play…
Help Your Toddler Learn Body Parts
Posted by Simplay3 on 11 Jan 2018
It’s important to start teaching children body parts early, it’s even a milestone for their development. There’s always the age old song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” but why not mix it up and ma…
Easy-Clean Pumpkin Sensory Activity
Posted by Simplay3 on 20 Oct 2017
It’s almost Halloween! And that means plenty of pumpkin activities for kids and grown ups. One of our favorite Halloween themed activities is carving pumpkins. This year we did it with a sensory…