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Calm, happy, hands-on play in minutes, using things you already have at home.
As a registered early childhood teacher and mum, I made this guide for the moments you want to give your little one something special to explore, but you're short on time and ideas.
🧠 A fresh idea whenever you need one. 50+ sensory play ideas, plus real-life play set-ups. ⏳ Set up in minutes. Simple steps and everyday pantry ingredients. 💛 Play with peace of mind. Taste-safe labels and safety notes on every page. 🖐️ Busy hands, growing minds. Play that builds focus, language and fine motor skills.
What's inside
50+ sensory play ideas, from rainbow rice to fizzing fairy sand
Real-life play set-ups like a jungle safari, flower soup and an ice cream shop
A real photo of every one, with clear steps and safety notes
Instant download to use on your phone or print at home
"We loved it!! My wee gal is only 9 months, so we are going to have so much fun as she grows up using this sensory guide 😍" Meg C.
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All activities must be conducted under the active supervision of a responsible adult. It is the user's responsibility to ensure activities are safe, age-appropriate and suitable for their child's developmental stage, and that all materials used are non-toxic and appropriate for young children. Education Starts at Home assumes no responsibility for any injuries, accidents, damages or losses resulting from the use or misuse of these cards. Every child is unique, so adapt activities to suit their needs and stop any activity if your child shows signs of discomfort or distress.
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My girl is a proper nature and outdoors girl, these sensory bases are perfect for at home play and don’t require much to set up. Her favourite was the car wash. Lots of messy and texture fun that helps develop senses and keeps them entertained. My Bub absolutely loves it!
Love love love these cards! So many great ideas that are super easy to do! Most things in the guide I already had so no need to go and buy anything more! Amazing!
Kids loved playing with the moon sand I made from the play guide. It’s a little like kinetic sand and playdough. It’s kept in an airtight container and is still useable weeks later
This sensory guide is INCREDIBLE!!!! So many brilliant ideas to create with ease and safe for little ones. My kids get so excited to see what I am going to provide them with for the day and now I will never run out of ideas!! A parent must have!!!! Thank you so much for creating this, as a busy stay at home mum to four, it's so easy to run out of ideas so this has saved my sanity!!
This guide is absolutely amazing! SO many different sensory activities to do with my boys that literally keep them so interested and away from the tv. Highly recommend! 🙌🏼
Great ideas to keep toddlers busy, I appreciate the precautions that are mentioned under every one of them. Will gladly try them with my little girl once she stops putting everything in her mouth, hehe. Highly recommending this product
As a teacher, this resources ticks all the boxes for me! A wonderful kickstart to my daughter’s learning through interactive play and bonding. Especially helpful when those wake windows start to get a little longer. I’m very weary about device use with kids and am very happy to have found that these cards go from the newborn stage right up until they leave kindy. Keeps my daughter’s mind occupied and growing in the best way without me feeling the need to reach for the phone. I can’t wait to explore all the activities with her
Honestly… I absolutely love the sensory play guide!! I knew a couple of basic sensory ideas for little ones, but this has really opened my eyes and I love that it gives ideas for how to set up the play too.
Very much appreciate the opportunity to create content for you, and thankful for receiving the guide
Love the way these cards are organised into taste safe and non taste safe options so you can pick the activities that best suit your little one’s age. The recommended activities at the back are so cute! Can’t wait to try them all.
These activities have kept my kids entertained for so long on those rainy indoor days! I’ll definitely be trying some of the other ones when it starts to warm up again and am looking forward to seeing how much fun the kids will have!
Love it how you have combined all the ideas in one place for busy mums like me. I can now just flick through and plan my day. Thank you for coming up with this. Making our lives easy 😁
I saw The Ultimate Sensory Play Guide on a Instagram story which Education Starts at Home was tagged in. I immediately thought I’ve seen that somewhere and tracked down Education Starts at Home which I already follow on Instagram. It was super easy to order and next minute it was in my inbox ready to use! Thanks so much Ella, The Ultimate Sensory Play Guide has made my teaching days so much easier to prepare for ❤️