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Troubleshooting & Phases

No-prep Troubleshooting & Phases ideas, sorted by age and mess level.

I remember the day my toddler son grabbed a handful of glitter and tried to eat it — not because he was hungry, but…

I remember the first time my daughter reached for the crinkly paper bag during a sensory play session. She was just 4 months old,…

I remember the day my toddler buried her face in the flour bin and emerged with a full face of powder, giggling wildly while…

When my son was 10 months old, I found myself in a kitchen with a pile of flour, a bowl of water, and a…

When my daughter turned two, I thought I had everything figured out — until she stopped reaching for the toys I’d carefully arranged on…

I still remember the first time I tried to set up a sensory play station for my 18-month-old son. I bought a bag of…

I remember the first time my son reached for a handful of rice and began squishing it between his fingers. It was a quiet,…

When I first discovered sensory play for my daughter, who was then 18 months old, I was thrilled. The idea of engaging her with…

I remember the first time my son, who was just turning three, became completely overwhelmed by a sensory play session I had set up.…

I still remember the first time I tried to set up a sensory play station for my 18-month-old. I bought a box of rice,…